NOVAROPOLIS
What happens when an entire city becomes the stage for a superhero story? WHEN: XXXDURATION: XXLOCATION: City of Novara (?) / Vicolungo (?) The contest “Your Shop Window, Your Superpower”… Read More »NOVAROPOLIS
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Super Scientists
WHEN: XX March 2027 + XX April 2027DURATION: XXLOCATION: Novara Sviluppo Lab How do superheroes fly? Is it really possible to become invisible? Could today’s research one day turn imaginary… Read More »Super Scientists
SUPERCOOKIES!
Mindful Nutrition: Activating Your Superpowers! The connection between what we eat and the possession of superpowers is not merely a narrative device used to justify superhuman strength or extraordinary speed.… Read More »SUPERCOOKIES!
BANG! BOOM! BAU!
Together, superpowers grow stronger WHEN: 23 September 2026TIME: 17:30–18:30 Exhibition tour | 18:30–20:30 Dog Comics LabLOCATION: Castello di Novara + XXX If you are your dog’s superhero, then your dog… Read More »BANG! BOOM! BAU!
SUPERHEROES. Blind Actions @UNIGHT
A workshop for blind, visually impaired, and sighted participants WHEN: 25 September 2026TIME: 17:00–19:00 LOCATION:Auletta II – Botanical GardenDepartment of Life Sciences and Systems Biology (DBIOS)Viale Pier Andrea Mattioli 25,… Read More »SUPERHEROES. Blind Actions @UNIGHT
Stark Lab
Develop your technical and creative skills This workshop will give you the opportunity to discover the iconic accessories of myths and superheroes and, inspired by them, design and create your… Read More »Stark Lab
Walking and non-competitive fun run
The challenge Be faster than Flash… or Mercury! Our challenge to you is to fly as fast as light itself while carrying an important message inspired by the exhibition Superheroes… Read More »Walking and non-competitive fun run
Heroes in the Dark
Workshop for blind, visually impaired, and sighted participants WHEN: 24 September 2026DURATION: 16:00–19:00LOCATION: Novara Castle ??? How can we tell the story of a superhero when we cannot see them?And… Read More »Heroes in the Dark
On July 9th… at the Table with Myths and Superheroes!
Have you ever thought about preparing a banquet just like those held in ancient Greece or Rome? Or cooking for superheroes? Now is your chance to put your skills to… Read More »On July 9th… at the Table with Myths and Superheroes!
OOOH MY GODS!
The brand-new collection of T-shirts and tote bags inspired by the exhibition Superheroes – Le origini del Mito, concept design by Fabrizio Modina, is now available at our M-PORIUM. When… Read More »OOOH MY GODS!
On June 18th, meet the cosplayers… here with us, and for you!
On the occasion of the opening of Streetgames (Saturday, June 20) and the Finals Night (Sunday, June 28), the exhibition Superheroes – The Origins of the Myth comes to life!… Read More »On June 18th, meet the cosplayers… here with us, and for you!
Marilyn forever
On the occasion of the 20th National Luigi Pirandello Festival and #900, Fabrizio Modina explores the enduring and controversial myth of Marilyn Monroe. Join us on June 23 at 5:30… Read More »Marilyn forever
The Superheroes are waiting for you at Novara Castle until 10:00 PM!
From June 20 to June 28, on the occasion of Streetgames, the exhibition Superheroes – The Origins of the Myth will remain open with extended opening hours until 10:00 PM.We… Read More »The Superheroes are waiting for you at Novara Castle until 10:00 PM!
SUPERCOOKIES! Learn how to make Superhero Cookies
On June 25 at 2:00 PM, join us at Novara Castle for the launch of a new culinary experience designed for parents and children, in collaboration with the Novara Baking… Read More »SUPERCOOKIES! Learn how to make Superhero Cookies
We are among the finalists!
Here we are… we are thrilled to share that our STATUS QUⒺST project has been selected among the 5 finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards 2026 – Session Inclusion… Read More »We are among the finalists!
LETTERALMENTE in Turin
On Sunday, May 31, from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM, we will be at Antro in Turin together with Grita to present the LETTERALMENTE zine and a series of activities… Read More »LETTERALMENTE in Turin
With Marylin, at Salone OFF
On Tuesday, 19 May, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, we will be at Castello di Lucento as part of the Salone OFF programme to celebrate and explore the enduring… Read More »With Marylin, at Salone OFF
poddokyasuto, the magazine!
…And here we are with this one too 🙂Spring has brought us: QUEER AS JAPAN! 52 pages — curated by Giorgia Pascali, with graphic design by Simona Rapisarda — packed… Read More »poddokyasuto, the magazine!
Ready to go!
Starting tomorrow, May 8, our journey begins: from Ancient Greece and Rome all the way to comics, video games, and the stories that inspire us today and have become part… Read More »Ready to go!
On that steps… in Rome and Turin
Together with Grita and the Amə, we’ll be there too.We’re looking forward to seeing you to share LETTERALMENTE, explore and exchange ideas, create, and discuss. SinesteticaMay 5, 20269:00 PMViale Tirreno,… Read More »On that steps… in Rome and Turin
LETTERALMENTE on paper for you… and our brand new shop!
Finally, LETTERALMENTE has arrived on paper… something you can hold, flip through, smell, and discover. The magazine, curated by Grita is the first important product in our brand-new shop!We’re waiting… Read More »LETTERALMENTE on paper for you… and our brand new shop!
Online for you PODDOKYASUTO!
Our new seasonal podcast dedicated to Japan, seen through manga, is out today.Curated by Giorgia Pascali, PODDOKYASUTO opens a window onto the contemporary Japanese world—a world that often escapes our… Read More »Online for you PODDOKYASUTO!
The Exhibition that reveals the ancient roots of modern Superheroes – press conference
On April 28 at 3:00 PM, FMC will present its new exhibition at a press conference at the Castello di Novara. If you are a journalist, we look forward to… Read More »The Exhibition that reveals the ancient roots of modern Superheroes – press conference
SUPERHEROES. The Origins of the Myth arrives in Novara
The major exhibition revealing the ancient roots of modern superheroes On 8 May 2026, at the Castello di Novara, we present SUPERHEROES. The Origin of the Myth, our new exhibition… Read More »SUPERHEROES. The Origins of the Myth arrives in Novara
Fabrizio Modina @OGR Talks
On Monday, April 20 at 6:30 PM, we present:Modern Mythology: Superpowers to Rediscover Cultureat OGR Torino (Italy). We will explore the evolution of the popular imagination – from animation to… Read More »Fabrizio Modina @OGR Talks
Ready with a brand-new magazine. Literally.
We gave a voice to Gen Z to tell the story of life, desires, and fears in our time. In a world where, as sociologists tell us, even a five-year… Read More »Ready with a brand-new magazine. Literally.
Fewer Managers, more Designers
by Fabrizio Modina In a recent and rather unsettling statement, Luca de Meo — the new CEO of the Kering Group, a businessman pulled from the automotive sector to balance… Read More »Fewer Managers, more Designers
WIG-UP! create Your Own Cosplay Wig – Our New Professional Workshop
WIG-UP is coming! If you’re a cosplayer, you know exactly what it means to create a wig that faithfully replicates your character’s hairstyle.And above all — whatever its shape may… Read More »WIG-UP! create Your Own Cosplay Wig – Our New Professional Workshop
Listen, listen, listen. Dialogue and learn
Tattoos open windows into cultural and social worlds, enabling us to see the history of humanity through the skin itself.They are markers of belonging and difference, can represent life narratives… Read More »Listen, listen, listen. Dialogue and learn
Who Decided That Fashion Has to Be a Luxury?
by Fabrizio Modina In the current “narrative” of brands — a term now as overused as heritage — there exists only one image, a one-way direction, that portrays fashion of the past… Read More »Who Decided That Fashion Has to Be a Luxury?
With the SPHERE project, we study Citizen Science
Starting Friday, February 13, we begin studying at the M-Cube Foundation!We’ll be taking part in a course on “Citizen Science in Global Health”, organized by the UNITA network as part… Read More »With the SPHERE project, we study Citizen Science
Let’s talk about Fashion… with students!
Today marks the start of the M-Cube Foundation’s journey to find the couturiers of the future. Over the coming weeks, we will be meeting students in schools across Piedmont to… Read More »Let’s talk about Fashion… with students!
FMC @UnitedXR Europe
We’re excited to announce that NEEEU GmbH, our partner in the GLEAM Project will be attending UnitedXR Europe, from December 8 to 10! Come visit our booth to say hi… Read More »FMC @UnitedXR Europe
Who decided that fashion has to be a luxury?
By Fabrizio Modina In the current narrative of fashion brands — a term now as overused as “heritage” — there exists only one image, a one-way vision that portrays both… Read More »Who decided that fashion has to be a luxury?
Our new workshop: ‘Draw the Invisible’
As part of the See the Invisible exhibition programme, on 30 November, the M-Cube Foundation (FMC) will bring Draw the Invisible to the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) — a… Read More »Our new workshop: ‘Draw the Invisible’
Auckland University of Technology hosts the exhibit ‘See the Invisible’
The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is hosting our exhibition DEMO See the Invisible, an exploration of the unseen dimensions of cities — their myths, memories, and metaphors. Throughout history,… Read More »Auckland University of Technology hosts the exhibit ‘See the Invisible’
FMC @SiGradi 2025, Argentina
From November 19 to 21, we will be in Córdoba, Argentina, for SiGradi 2025 – Meta Responsive Approaches, to present our research work: See the Invisible: Using Generative AI to… Read More »FMC @SiGradi 2025, Argentina
Il Fantamoda
di Fabrizio Modina Là fuori, nel mondo “reale”, tra i maschi alfa che non si curano certo della differenza tra il turchese e il ceruleo, si gioca al “Fantacalcio”, curiosa… Read More »Il Fantamoda
From Hercules to Superman, the new exhibition in Hamburg
From October 22, 2025Archäologisches Museum Hamburg The M-Cube Foundation inaugurates its new exhibition “Myth of Superheroes” at the Archäologisches Museum Hamburg.The journey that began in San Diego and reached the… Read More »From Hercules to Superman, the new exhibition in Hamburg
Behind the scenes
by Emanuela Zilio Today I take you to Berlin, into the beating heart of the Volksbühne. Here, far from the spotlight, 47 artisans work tirelessly to bring to life the… Read More »Behind the scenes
D&G and the love for Italy
Only industry historians have noticed that French fashion has been dead for at least a decade, as its corpse continues to be on display, festively embalmed with feathers and sequins.… Read More »D&G and the love for Italy
Bye bye Anna…
The news spread around the globe as if it were an alien invasion: Anna Wintour is stepping down. The super-mega director of Vogue America announced that she has left her… Read More »Bye bye Anna…
A matter of bags!
For some time now, industry insiders have (finally) started to ask whether the key role in fashion design today still belongs to creatives – or whether it’s now the managers… Read More »A matter of bags!
see the invisible @KULTURFORUM Berlin
The project See the Invisible and its related exhibition will debut with the first prototype at the Kulturforum in Berlin, on September 25–26, during KUI 2025, the XXII Conference on… Read More »see the invisible @KULTURFORUM Berlin
Fashion, bodies and relationships
In May, our fashion conversations often landed on the MET Gala in New York, on Anna Wintour and Vogue. We talked about Sabrina Carpenter in her Louis Vuitton look, and Rihanna, who announced her pregnancy… Read More »Fashion, bodies and relationships
Working in the Fashion Market. Connecting with companies in the Piedmont region
With the advent of ready-to-wear, around the 1960s, the tailoring workers of Turin and Piedmont in general began a conversion on an industrial level, moving from made-to-measure to mass production.… Read More »Working in the Fashion Market. Connecting with companies in the Piedmont region
Egon Schiele, a Personal Encounter at ARS ELECTRONICA
Our collaborator and artist Chiara Masiero Sgrinzatto is in Linz these days, on the occasion of ARS ELECTRONICA, for the presentation of her work as part of the project: EGON… Read More »Egon Schiele, a Personal Encounter at ARS ELECTRONICA
Our new course in Modern Mythology & Communication Design @UNITO
Registrations are now open for the workshop Modern Mythology and Communication Design at UNITO – Department of Humanities / Degree Program in Communication Studies.The M-Cube Foundation offers two modules: The… Read More »Our new course in Modern Mythology & Communication Design @UNITO
STATUS QUⒺST, last workshop in Torino
FASHION HERITAGE ACADEMY – Turin (Italy)Centro Piero della FrancescaCorso Svizzera, 185 bis Tuesday 9th September 2025Session #3 // 2 pm – 5 pm Become a Game Tester!Join us in trying… Read More »STATUS QUⒺST, last workshop in Torino
STATUS QUⒺST, two new workshops @MART in Rovereto
MART – RoveretoCorso Bettini, 43, 38068 Rovereto TN Monday, September 8, 2025 Session #1 // 10:00 am – 1:00 pmSession #2 // 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Become a game… Read More »STATUS QUⒺST, two new workshops @MART in Rovereto