Ayrton Senna Forever

24/04/2024 – 3/11/2024

On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Ayrton Senna, the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile dedicates a large exhibition to the Brazilian driver to delve into two aspects of his life: the champion’s sports history and the private history of a man who has conquered the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

From early kart experiences to Formula 1 single-seaters, the AYRTON SENNA FOREVER exhibition collects the most significant cars driven by Senna throughout his career, from the first Formula Ford to the last Williams. The cars will be accompanied by documents, publications and memorabilia: among these, the most complete collection of racing suits and helmets of the driver and the widest selection of all publications published, in the world, on Ayrton Senna.

To accompany the story, an important visual apparatus will be articulated along the entire path: spectacular images (some previously unpublished), Super8 films, audio-visual installations, and a multi-projection on a large screen.

Among the many photographs on display, taken by the greatest photographers of the time, a wide selection of shots by Angelo Orsi, a great friend and official photographer of Senna.

As a corollary of the exhibition – the largest and most complete ever made – five moments of meeting and debate: pilots, journalists, designers, testers and friends, the loved ones and rivals of all time will help to draw a complete portrait of the unforgettable champion. Many testimonies from those who knew him and – in various ways – influenced his amazing career.

The Lotus Renault 97T2 John Player Special 1985, the Van Diemen FF 1981 and RF82 1982, and the Ralt RT3 F3 1983 will not be on display from August 19 to 27.

Podcast

AYRTON SENNA FOREVER is also the title of the new podcast created by CHORA MEDIA for Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile. Three episodes are proposed as an accompanying tool for an exciting journey through the exhibition of the same name.

Thirty years after the death of Ayrton Senna, thanks to a sound and immersive story, we will retrace the great driver’s career together, from his beginnings with karts in Brazil to his great successes in Formula One. We will follow him from circuit to circuit around the world, where he will clash with the great champions of the time, from Alain Prost to Nigel Mansell, with resounding victories and inevitable defeats. Thanks to the testimonies of Carlo Cavicchi, journalist and author of the book “Senna vero” and Angelo Orsi, photographer and great friend of Senna, and accompanied by the narrating voice of Emanuele Ruzza, we will get to know Ayrton’s personality and character up close, while the driver Riccardo Patrese will tell us, as the protagonist, about the world of Formula One in those years.

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Ducati Monster Senna

Starting in August, a special collector’s edition tribute version of Ducati’s most iconic naked will be on display in the MAUTO plaza, in conjunction with the AYRTON SENNA FOREVER exhibition.

The Monster, of which Ayrton Senna was one of the very first owners, will be tinged with the colours of Brazil to honour a champion who left an indelible mark in the hearts of all enthusiasts. A limited series of 341 examples: 3, like the rainbow titles he won, and 41, like the races in which he finished on the top step of the podium.

On 17 October, the Museum organises a special Senna Talk to talk about Senna’s passion for the Ducati Monster and the project for the tribute bike dedicated to him. Speakers: Livio Lodi, Ducati Museum curator, and Lorenzo Corghi, Brand & Design Project Manager. Find out more.

TAG Heuer for Ayrton Senna Forever

From October 3rd to November 3d
On the occasion of the exhibition AYRTON SENNA FOREVER, MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile hosts a special exhibition of watches of the historical TAG Heuer brand worn by Ayrton Senna during his career.

Public Program

As a corollary of the exhibition AYRTON SENNA FOREVER – the largest and most complete ever made on the Brazilian champion – five moments of meeting and debate: pilots, journalists, designers, testers and friends, the loved ones and rivals of all time will help to draw a portrait as complete as possible of the unforgettable champion. Many testimonies from those who knew him and – in various ways – influenced his amazing career.

WHY NO ONE COMMUNICATED LIKE HIM

Thursday 10 October h. 18:30 - AUDITORIUM

Fourth and last appointment of the Public Programme to accompany the exhibition AYRTON SENNA FOREVER, in which leading motorsport figures who knew and followed the Brazilian champion closely, reconstruct his sporting exploits and his most human traits together with the curator of the exhibition, Carlo Cavicchi.

Speakers:
𝗘𝘇𝗶𝗼 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗶 / RAI voice of F1
𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗶 / Ferrari F1 Communications Director
𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 / Head of Communications of Ferrari, Renault and Lamborghini

Moderator:
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶 / journalist, friend of Senna and curator of the exhibition

Free admission subject to availability.

The Talk is preceded by a special guided tour with the Curator.

The Public Program completes the MAUTO cultural schedule and broadens the discussion on the subject of cars and mobility. A program that explores different languages and transversal approaches, opening up to a contemporary and transmedia discussion.

STORIES, VISIONS, SOUNDS. A  calendar of meetings that alternates between conversations, editorial presentations, projections, musical and performance events: stories that embrace art, design, literature and current affairs; visual explorations ranging from auteur films to artist videos and documentaries; sound proposals that move between musical genres, with authors and performers, ensembles and soloists.

Some of the scheduled meetings – all free and upon reservation – develop from the themes addressed by the temporary exhibitions and research activities of the Museum’s Conservation and Restoration Centre and Documentation Centre.

MITO / STRINGS AND PERCUSSION

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6:30 PM - Piazza del MAUTO

The Ensemble of the Centro di Formazione Musicale of Turin presents a musical journey from Johann Pachelbel, Antonio Vivaldi, and Johann Sebastian Bach to Lamberto Curtoni and Astor Piazzolla.

Ensemble CFM
Students and teachers of the Music Training Courses
Silvio Bresso, violin
Silvia Cucchi, piano
Massimo Bairo, violin and conductor

Repertoire
Johann Pachelbel / Canon in D Major
Antonio Vivaldi / Concerto in G Major “Alla rustica,” RV 151
Johann Sebastian Bach / “Air on the G String” BWV 1068
Karl Jenkins / Palladio
Lamberto Curtoni / Nights over the Ancient Theme of “la Mantovana”
Astor Piazzolla / Libertango

Advance booking required. Free entry until seats are filled.
Info and tickets HERE

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