"Exhibition of more than 180 silver pieces created between 1916 and 2000 by Italian silversmiths and presently part of the holdings of the Museo per gli Argenti Contemporanei (MAC) of the Foundation Sartirana Arte of Pavia in Italy. The functional and art pieces reflect the new technologies, high aesthetic qualities, history and innovative designs involved in their creation. The exhibition was the culmination of the promotional initiative 'Made in Italy' represented in the Italian Festival in Mexico celebrated in June of 2006. Curatorship by Giorgio Forni, art collector and director of the Foundation Sartirana"--Provided by publisher.