“Il prometeo,” a name that sounds like a whisper from the myths of old, stands majestically before you. This is no ordinary clock; it is an artwork, a sculpture with an analog face, almost defying time itself. A towering 10-meter-tall flame, reaching for the heavens, it might be mistaken for a torch, its base a pedestal, a constant presence in Milan’s urban landscape.
The artist, Enzo Banfi, has crafted a piece that captures the essence of Prometheus, the mythical figure who brought fire to humanity. This sculpture, a fiery beacon, is not simply a measure of seconds and minutes; it is a symbol of knowledge, of defiance against the darkness, of the enduring power of intellect.
Look closer, and you’ll find the clock’s face, a single disc, telling the time with its silent, rhythmic tick-tock. It’s a reminder that even in the modern world, beneath the rush and bustle of everyday life, time marches on, relentless and undeterred.
So take a moment, look up at “Il prometeo,” and let your imagination wander back to ancient myths. Feel the heat of the flame, the weight of the ages, and marvel at the way this sculpture balances the present with echoes of the past.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno