Art for Children: A Project of Beauty and Sustainability at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan

Addressing the needs of children in hospitals requires great sensitivity and care, especially when it comes to their well-being and health. Despite their fragility, young patients inhabit a rich world of dreams and hopes, shaped by the models of contemporary society.
Professor Luca Bernardo, Head of the Pediatric Department at Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Milan, is renowned for his dedication to Art Therapy. Since 2015, the “Casa Pediatrica” has stood out as an example of innovation—not only for its state-of-the-art equipment, but also for its attention to the quality of life of patients and their families.

Within this context, the meeting with Maestro Stefano Bressani gave birth to a collaboration that brings together art and care. Bressani, celebrated for his Sculture Vestite made from recycled fabrics, has always emphasized sustainability and cultural charity. Through the project “Find Your World”, one of his works entered the permanent collection of the Casa Pediatrica, inaugurating an artistic path that uses color and form to lighten the burden of illness.
With the support of the nonprofit LiberaMente,

Bressani reproduced his sculptures in graphic form, creating a permanent exhibition along the corridors of the Eating Disorders Ward and the outpatient clinics at Piazza Clotilde. Here, the “Hyper Heroes” series transforms iconic superheroes into “Hyper Heroes,” reimagined through his unique technique. Life-sized panels delighted the children, who saw these colorful characters as little companions on their journey.

During the inauguration on September 26, 2024, attended by Director General Maria Grazia Colombo and other institutional figures, Bressani highlighted how art can offer authentic emotions to the most vulnerable. Captivated by the works, the children demonstrated how the power of creativity can transform even the most difficult moments into opportunities for joy.
This collaboration marks an important step for art in pediatric spaces, showing that while art may not change the world, it can certainly make it a better place.