One of the reasons Scott came when he did is because of his friend Brian. Brian is an artist, and a few months ago, Brian was in New York and met Simona. Simona owns a boutique in Milan and was looking for artists to show their work in her store.
Brian's opening was Saturday night, so Scott and I took the early train to Milan to do some sightseeing beforehand. Milan is different than most cities in Italy, in that it has a modern feel to it.
The most famous building in Milan is the Duomo. With over 100 spires, it's the largest gothic style cathedral in the world.
The inside was equally impressive. It's probably one of the most extraordinary pieces of architecture I've ever seen.
Milan is one of the fashion capitols of the world, and it seemed like there were models everywhere. We walked through a few stores, but everything was way out of our price range.
Brian's opening was really fun. There were tons of artsy Italians there. Very few of them spoke English, so Scott and I just stood around and drank the free beer all night.
Brian's work is rather explicit, often dealing with sex, from a very pop cultural perspective. His work will be on display (and for sale) until November 25th, so if you find yourself in Milan, check out Simona's store, Wok. Did I mention there's free beer?
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