Overview
- Emanuele Cani says he tripped on a carpet on November 12 while leaving a meeting on Expo 2025 and fell into a Mario Sironi piece, shattering glass.
- He reports abrasions to his hands, leg contusions, and pain in his left shoulder and arm, with doctors advising physiotherapy.
- Preliminary reporting cites a €30,000–€40,000 estimate for restoration, while Sironi’s niece describes the damage as irreversible and says the work is worth millions.
- Cani says Minister Adolfo Urso called after the incident to express concern and support.
- He has apologized publicly and intends to apologize privately to the artist’s family, and he expects to join ministry business on Monday in person if able or remotely, with added safety measures under consideration.