Not merely a fashion genius, Miuccia Prada is an inventive patron of the arts.

Her contemporary-art foundation, housed in a former bank archive in the eastern suburbs, is involved in a range of projects, including the restoration of neglected cinema classics, but its main activity is the organization of two major shows each year (spring and fall) dedicated to cutting-edge contemporary artists.

The space is only open when exhibitions are on view; check the Web site for dates.