A bond forged in the force of water
Join us on a journey where the power of Alta Valtellina's mountains meets the urban vibrancy of Milan, narrated by AEM's cherished art collection.
Fondazione AEM - Mountain Lake (1950 AD) by Paolo PunzoMuseimpresa
An ancient kingdom...
Majestic glaciers, monolithic boulders, idyllic alpine lakes, and pristine nature are at the center of this first series of Paolo Punzo's paintings.
Fondazione AEM - Mountain Lake (1950-1960 AD) by Paolo PunzoMuseimpresa
... in a modern world
Nothing hints even remotely at human presence. Who would have ever imagined that the destiny of peaceful places like these could be intertwined with the organized chaos of the metropolis?
Alpine communities
They are an example of living harmonically with nature. There is no taming but rather adaptation to the formidable forces of the mountain. This second series of Punzo's paintings revolves around this theme.
A path winds gently through the branches of a coniferous forest.
A village and a bridge greet the passage of a frothy mountain creek.
Prometheus and the mountain
These two paintings by Punzo depict the artificial lakes of San Giacomo and Cancano built by AEM. The walls of the dams are a symbol of human intellect, taming nature and harnessing its forces.
A monument of engineering
The huge mass of water retained by the monolithic dams passes through the penstocks and activates the turbines of the Premadio hydroelectric plant.
The machine room of the AEM Premadio Power Plant
In this authentic cathedral of energy, the rumbling of the gigantic turbines has been relentlessly sparking up Milan's odissey of progress. The formidable forces of nature become lifeblood of the metropolis.
Fondazione AEM - AEM North Electric Station (1950-1960 AD) by Dino LanaroMuseimpresa
The Northern Electric Station
Since its construction in 1932, it has served as the gateway for the high-voltage electricity descending from Alta Valtellina, converting it into medium-voltage for the city's northern region.
Fondazione AEM - The South Electric Station under construction (1934 AD) by Guglielmo BaldassiniMuseimpresa
The Southern Electric Station
Established in 1934, the Southern Electric Station quietly bridges the energy from the Alps, driving the southern city with medium-voltage electricity, yet another testament to AEM's enduring commitment to Milan's progress.
The wonders of electricity in Milan
Our journey concludes in Milan, where the unseen alpine energy silently fuels -among other modern amenities- the city's tram system. This was just the inception of a timeless partnership, upheld to this day by the dedicated efforts of AEM.
