Past exhibition
Queen Unseen | Peter Hince
Asilo Ciani
Viale C. Cattaneo 5, 6900 Lugano, Svizzera3 July - 24 August 2025
© Pascal Casadei van Raamsdonk / A Piece of His Own
The exhibition
Queen Unseen at Asilo Ciani
Queen Unseen | Peter Hince was presented in Lugano in 2025 at Asilo Ciani, within the LongLake Festival / LongLake Experiences context.
Curated and produced by A Piece of His Own in collaboration with Blu&Blu Network, the Lugano stop presented a particularly broad and articulated exhibition path. For the first time within Queen Unseen, Peter Hince’s photographic project was accompanied by an A Piece of His Own section dedicated to memorabilia and original objects, including pieces from the Sotheby’s auction of Freddie Mercury’s collection. This new element expanded the exhibition narrative by connecting the images with material testimonies of the band’s history.
Highlights
Three points of view
Rare and unseen photographs
A selection of images never shown to the public before, dedicated to Queen and Freddie Mercury.
Memorabilia and collector’s items
Exceptional memorabilia, collector’s items and exhibition materials broadened the narrative of the show.
A new dimension for Queen Unseen
For the first time, in Lugano, Peter Hince’s photographs were accompanied by an A Piece of His Own section featuring memorabilia and original objects, including pieces from the Sotheby’s auction of Freddie Mercury’s collection.
Experience
Exhibition experience
Rooms, installation views and atmosphere.
Gallery
Guided tour in the memorabilia room of the Queen Unseen | Peter Hince exhibition
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Visitors in the video room of the Queen Unseen | Peter Hince exhibition
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Visitors during the guided tour in the memorabilia room of Queen Unseen | Peter Hince
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Video
A school group visiting Queen Unseen | Peter Hince at Asilo Ciani in Lugano sings along with Freddie Mercury during the famous Live Aid call-and-response moment
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Video of the sensory experience of Queen Unseen | Peter Hince in Lugano, combining images, exhibition atmosphere and immersive materials dedicated to Queen
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Collection
Objects and materials
Details of objects, photographs and displayed materials.
Gallery
Tank top arancione Rapax linked to immaginario of Freddie Mercury and of the periodo One Vision, displayed in the exhibition Queen Unseen in Lugano
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Detail of the original microphone stand used by Freddie Mercury at Queen’s final concert with the singer, at Knebworth Park in 1986
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
14 photos
Exhibition area of Queen Unseen | Peter Hince at Casino Lugano, with selected replica objects dedicated to Queen and Freddie Mercury
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Exhibition wall with objects original dei Queen and of Freddie Mercury in the exhibition Queen Unseen | Peter Hince in Lugano
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
13 photos
Venue
Asilo Ciani
Exterior, interior and contextual venue material.
Venue gallery
Architectural detail of Asilo Ciani in Lugano, the exhibition space chosen for Queen Unseen | Peter Hince in summer 2025
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Interior room of Asilo Ciani in Lugano before the Queen Unseen | Peter Hince installation, with natural light and historic flooring
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
2 photos
Historic atrium of Asilo Ciani in Lugano, venue of the Queen Unseen | Peter Hince exhibition dedicated to Queen and Freddie Mercury
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Windows and natural light in the spaces of Asilo Ciani in Lugano, the architectural setting of Queen Unseen | Peter Hince
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
5 photos
Setup
Setup and installation
Preparation, installation and build-out phases.
Gallery
Editorial materials and merchandise for Queen Unseen | Peter Hince, including Barbara Boffa’s illustrated volume dedicated to Freddie Mercury
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
Installation phase of the exhibition Queen Unseen | Peter Hince at Asilo Ciani in Lugano, with display cases, photographs and memorabilia in preparation before the opening
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Backstage of the Queen Unseen | Peter Hince installation at Asilo Ciani, with works, packaging and materials ready to be moved
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network
1 photo
Visit
Visitor information
Asilo Ciani
- LongLake Festival / LongLake Experiences
- 3 luglio - 24 agosto 2025
Press
Media and documentation
Press materials
- Comunicato stampa Queen Unseen | Peter Hince Lugano 2025
A Piece of His Own / Blu&Blu Network · Press release · IT
Online coverage
- Peter Hince, una vita al fianco dei Queen. “Fortunato di essere stato con loro in tante situazioni”
interview · Ticinonews · it
- Queen Unseen | Peter Hince: immagini e memorabilia originali della band in mostra a Lugano
article · Ticinonews · it
- Queen Unseen arriva a Lugano: il dietro le quinte della leggenda in una mostra esclusiva
article · Berlino Magazine · 2025-07-09 · it
- Agenda - Queen Unseen
event · Ticinonline · 2025-07-06 · it
- QUEEN UNSEEN: A LUGANO UNA MOSTRA SULLA STORICA BAND BRITANNICA
tv · Ticinonews Play · 2025-07-03 · it
- Gli scatti inediti dei Queen all’Asilo Ciani
article · Ticinonline · 2025-06-04 · it
- Queen Unseen
event · laRegione · 2025-07-03 · it
- Ex-Asilo Ciani
venue · Lugano Convention & Exhibition · de
- Queen Unseen | Peter Hince
event · Lugano Eventi · it
Legal and archival notice
This page constitutes the historical and documentary archive of the “Queen Unseen” exhibition, held in Lugano in 2025. The content is published solely to document the event, its installation, the activities carried out and the promotional materials used in their original historical context.
The photographs of the installation are documentary images published in reduced size and at low resolution. Any photographic works by the artist that may be visible, in whole or in part, in the background or within posters, books and other exhibition materials remain protected by copyright, and all related rights belong to the photographer and/or the other respective rights holders.
The presence of such works within the documentary images does not constitute the granting, authorisation, licensing or transfer of any rights to users of this website. The photographic works and other content appearing on this page may therefore not be extracted, downloaded, copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, republished or used separately without the prior authorisation of the respective rights holders.
This page serves an archival purpose only and does not constitute a digital exhibition or a publication of the photographic works as standalone content, nor does it imply the existence of any current collaboration or authorisation following the conclusion of the event.
Partners
Credits and collaborations
Main partners
Media partners
Institutional partners
Technical partners
Thanks to
- Displayed photographic works: © Peter Hince. Documentary and installation photographs published on this page: the relevant credit is indicated below each image. Any photographic works that may be visible, in whole or in part, within the documentary images remain protected by copyright, and the related rights remain with the artist and/or the other respective rights holders. Their presence does not imply any licence or authorisation for reuse.
- Organizer: A Piece of His Own
- In collaboration with: Blu&Blu Network
- Venue: Asilo Ciani, Lugano
- Context: LongLake Festival / LongLake Experiences
Notes
Legal notes
Questa pagina documenta la tappa luganese di Queen Unseen | Peter Hince, presentata all’Asilo Ciani nel 2025, attraverso materiali espositivi, fotografie, video, documenti stampa e contenuti ufficiali del progetto.
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