Grandpa Silvano's toys

The exhibition Grandpa Silvano's toys celebrates the work of Silvano Guzzetti, a craftsman from Milan by origin but from Conzano by adoption, who has dedicated his life to the construction of wooden toys. Hosted in Villa Viduawhere the artist lived and created for decades, the exhibition presents over one hundred handicraftsbuilt largely with reclaimed wood and equipped with lever and crank mechanisms.

The works represent a fairy-tale and creative world: toy trains, planes, moving mechanismsbut also churches and bell towers in miniature, dollhouses, theatres, carousels, rocking horsesup to real playful sculptures. The exhibition also includes a section dedicated to Carlo Viduain which are visible antique toys from a private collectionoffering a unique insight into the evolution of children's play.

Some games may be experienced by children during the visit, making the experience interactive and engaging. The exhibition is part of a broader commitment of the Municipality of Conzano for the enhancement of children's creativity and local craft traditionalready featured in the 'Fair of Ancient Crafts'.