Milan Design Weeks
April 2024

The Planetarium is an installation designed by Labo.Art, the brand founded in 2006 by Ludovica Diligu, and Plastique Fantastique as part of the Interni Cross Vision exhibition event, which sees the tree in the courtyard of the University of Milan wrapped in a pneumatic sphere. Inside this space, visitors can immerse themselves in a dimension of mystery and dream, observing a constellation of branches, leaves, and stars. Pablo Trincia's engaging narration of Gianni Rodari's nursery rhymes aims to bring back childhood memories and rekindle the joy of enchantment and desire.

Università degli Studi di Milano
via Festa del Perdono 7
20122 Milan

Azimut presents Mooring by the Moon, an immersive installation created by Michele de Lucchi + ADML inspired by the Seadeck Series. An emotional journey through beauty and sustainable innovation, back to nature. A boat moored in the heart of the city, illuminated by a large moon. The Azimut Seadeck 6, with its interiors designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez is also on display at Bagni Misteriosi.

Bagni Misteriosi
via Carlo Botta 18
20135 Milan

More info:: azimutyachts.com/en/

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The technology company Google presents Making Sense of Color. An immersive journey from the ethereal to the material that shines a light on how color is elemental to sensing the world around us and a powerful aspect of Google’s latest hardware design. Co-created by Google’s Vice President of Hardware Design, Ivy Ross and her design team in collaboration with the arts + research lab, Chromasonic.

Garage 21, via Archimede 26

20129 Milan

Now in its eighth edition, Doppia Firma-Double Signature is a project that brings together European design innovation and the tradition of great artisanship by creating a unique collection of original, refined objects. The aim is to give birth to new artworks that arise from a cross-fertilization of a design culture open to contemporary vision and a savoir-faire that is a genuine expression of territorial uniqueness. This year’s event features the following pairings: Ahmad Angawi / Fratelli Boffi, Elliot Barnes / Pietro Virzi, Marco Campardo / Fonderia Artistica Battaglia, Cristina Celestino / Serapian, Natalia Criado / La Fucina di Efesto, Nada Debs / Artèpura, Chris Fusaro / Argenteria Miracoli, Agostino Iacurci / Rosetta Gava, Materra-Matang / Stefano Villa, Nendo / Tonino Negri, Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba / Anita Cerrato, Jean Servais Somian / Giordano Viganò, Studio Job / Ganci Argenterie, Elisa Uberti / Pino Grasso Ricami, Marcel Wanders / Ambrogio Carati.

Villa Mozart
via Mozart 9
20122 Milan

More info:: www.doppiafirma.com/

Artemest presents the second installment of L’Appartamento, a showcase celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of Italian craftsmanship and design. The space is curated by Elicyon, Gachot, Rottet Studio, Studio Meshary AlNassar, Tamara Feldman Design, and VSHD Design. The six prestigious interior design firms will each curate one of the rooms using exclusively Artemest furniture, lighting, décor, and art by the finest Italian artisans, brands, and artists.

Residenza Vignale
via Enrico Toti 2
20123 Milan

More info:: artemest.com/it-it

The new interiors project signed by designer Maria Vittoria Paggini explores the concept of nudity within an erotic and symbolic iconographic context. Maria Vittoria Paggini opens the doors of the transformist apartment in the heart of the 5Vie, part private house, part gallery, which this year promises to overturn the canons of living with an installation that reflects on the sense of nudity, in the unfolding of an erotic and symbolic iconographic paradigm. At Casa Ornella nudity does not express itself in a reduction of stylistic codes and formal sobriety but becomes an intense and opulent stage where the body is staged. This is the only “undressed” element shown in its roughness and at the same time decorative texture of the interior project. Abandoned clothes, masks, and superstructures, the home a place of intimacy, becomes the sphere of choice to celebrate a newfound authenticity by stripping away the veils of stereotypes. Porno Chic is the concept that Maria Vittoria Paggini is presenting at Milan Design Week 2024. An experience of the rediscovery of the self, starting from the body, the instrument of a new palingenesis, resetting the sense of the obscene often attached to it.

via Conca del Naviglio 10
20123 Milan

More info:: mariavittoriapaggini.com/

At Palazzo Litta, an immersive installation comes to life thanks to the sinuous branches of the willow tree, decorated with the exquisite textile creations of the Antica Fabbrica Passamanerie Massia Vittorio 1843 of Turin. Paolo Borghi, a music therapist and musician, has helped to tune the sound balance of the branches' bar chimes, transforming the metal into a carrier of universal sound and vibrant energy. In the shade of the hanging branches of a willow tree, stillness reigns. This tree, with its delicate branches curving downwards, offers a reassuring refuge. It is an emblematic symbol of the life cycle, female cyclicity, and lunar power. Its branches become harmonic musical instruments, turning into hydrophones that emit sound vibrations through small metal bells. These notes, blown by the wind or the passage of people, evoke a melody with ancestral roots. A landscape that invites peace and meditation, where sound becomes a caress for the soul.

Palazzo Litta
corso Magenta 24
20121 Milan

The Arnaldo Pomodoro exhibition, titled The possible movement, is curated by Alberto Salvadori in collaboration with the Arnaldo Pomodoro Foundation. Thanks to a highly sought-after group of sculptures, design studies, jewellery, drawings, multiples, and artists' books - partly from the Foundation's collection - the exhibition offers the opportunity to explore Pomodoro's activity starting from the beginning of his career, always moving and evolving, with the extraordinary presence of some unpublished works dating back to the second half of the 1950s.

Cortesi Gallery
via Morigi 8
20123 Milan

More info:: www.fondazionearnaldopomodoro.it

MoscaPartners selected architecture firm Park Associati to conceptualize and design the exhibition spaces at the new Design Variations venue, a garage spanning 3000 square meters located in the historic Darsena area of Milan, within the 5Vie district. This year, Design Variations welcomes visitors with a site-specific installation titled Corridoio by the French, naturalized Italian, artist Nathalie Du Pasquier. This year, Design Variations presents a site-specific installation titled Corridoio by the French, naturalized Italian, artist Nathalie Du Pasquier, who will create twelve large decorative panels printed on Meg, a versatile material designed for the outdoor, resistant to light and weather, suitable for the construction sector and produced by Abet Laminati, partner of the project. In continuity with the experiences of previous editions, the work will not be limited to Milan Design Week, but will have a second life in order to guarantee the continuity and diffusion of art through sustainable projects.

Garage
viale Gorizia 14
20144 Milan

More info:: parkassociati.com/

The monographic exhibition Nice to See You features around thirty works, old and new, but mainly unreleased, by renowned architects, artists, and Italian designers. Gaetano also unveils L’Uomo Stanco, a monumental outdoor installation speaking about the ethical tiredness of the so-called Stronger Sex. The installation is placed in piazza San Pio XI.

Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana
piazza Pio XI 2
20123 Milan

More info:: www.gaetanopesce.com/

Gufram in Motion – La Bocca è Mobile is a unique collaboration between Gufram and Motion Italia, a leading Italian company specializing in motion mechanisms for sofas. The Bocca sofa is a radical icon created by Studio65 in 1971 for Gufram and comes to life with movement. Leveraging Motion Italia’s expertise, the sofa gives smiles and kisses.

Palazzo Litta – Sala degli Specchi
corso Magenta 24
20121 Milan

More info:: www.motionitalia.it/

ADI Design Museum introduces a new perspective to Japanese design, titled Origin of Simplicity: 20 Visions of Japanese Design. This exhibition is a transversal overview through design and craftsmanship to understand the origins of the very concept of simplicity, rooted in diverse philosophical schools of thought belonging to this culture ranging from Zen Buddhism to Shinto animist thought and almost the opposite of Western rationality.

The exhibition is a brand new piece of research conceived by curator Rossella Menegazzo, a researcher into the history of Japanese art and culture from the University of Milan, together with graphic and exhibition design by Japanese designer and curator Kenya Hara, who conceived the exhibition itinerary as a forest through which to walk.

On display, there are over 150 works, mostly unseen before in Italy and designed by the most representative names in modern and contemporary design, some of whom have written the history of Japanese design starting from the 1960s, along with other exponents from later generations who are less known to the international public.

Photo: Origami Shikki, Atsushi Morita, 2022

ADI Design Museum
piazza Compasso d’Oro 1
20154 Milan

More info:: www.adidesignmuseum.org

Alessandro Enriquez Loves Bassetti: the iconic prints of the brand in collaboration with Bassetti.
By invitation only

On April 18, 2024 Alessandro Enriquez presents 'Mercato Enriquez'.Graphic exhibition by the designer. Location see on invitation. By invitation only

Bassetti Home Innovation
corso Venezia 6
20122 Milan

Armani Casa showcases "Echi dal Mondo", inspired by moods, colors, and shapes collected by the designer during his travels
presented with a new setting at Palazzo Orsini.

Palazzo Orsini
via Borgonuovo 11
20121 Milan

More info:: www.armani.com

Baranzate Ateliers returns to Milan Design Week for its second edition in an all-new venue. Under the curatorship of Zavantem Ateliers, a creative hub dedicated to art and design founded by Belgian designer and architect Lionel Jadot in 2019, the collective exhibition will occupy a monumental 7,300 square metre 1950s industrial building near Linate. The curatorial programme of Baranzate Ateliers will present a panorama of work by 14 new designers from Zaventem Ateliers. Working in full synergy and guided by a deep commitment to social and environmental values, the designers have produced unique and innovative designs that harmoniously blend creativity and sustainability. This year’s program features collectible designs by figures from Zaventem Ateliers, including Lionel Jadot, Arno Declerq, Maison Jonckers, Krjst Studio, Thomas Serruys, and Adeline Halot. In addition to the presence of guests designers and studios such as Studio Khachatryan showcasing three new series made of stone and wood blocks. The event will also welcome several collectives, including Belgium is Design, Atelier Ecru Gallery from Ghent, and Thema from Paris.

via Gaudenzio Fantoli 16/3
20138 Milan

More info:: www.baranzateateliers.com/

Returns We Will Design, the large experimental laboratory that every year welcomes and promotes projects by designers from all over the world, schools, universities, international institutions, and young students.
Two unique residence projects are The Convivial Laboratory – the Camp and Temporary Home.

The Convivial Laboratory – the Camp, a collective experiment that investigates the different forms of living. From April 12 to the 23, designers, students, curators, and cultural workers, live in a campsite set up on the Terrace. The Camp is a collective experiment that wishes to create a meeting spot, combining the energy of the protest movements occurring in large urban landscapes, with the soft power of the counterculture operating in wild natural settings.

Temporary Home inhabits the rooms of casaBase, the Base guesthouse normally dedicated to the hospitality of artists and designers, with 5 projects translating 5 cutting-edge scenarios, including Angeli’s the light by Angeli (Nathan Raccah and Ward Lauwers), Found In Translation of Computer Room, Moulting by Erica Curci, Radical Rituals 45ºN 1ºW-45ºN 35ºE of forty five degrees, and Without a House by Sophie Conroy.

Base Milano
via Bergognone 34  
Milan

More info:: www.base.milano.it

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of culture, cafés, and young designers, this year Ingo Maurer incorporates amorphous textures, flowing forms, and organic elements into an installation in the centre of via Tortona. Located at the BASE cultural centre, the Flowair installation winds its way through the inner courtyard, up the fire escape, and onto the roof, offering a spectacle of light and colour both by day and by night.

In this installation, Ingo Maurer explores the theme of inflated shapes, skilfully playing with form, colour, and light to create a visual experience. During the day, visitors experience a variety of objects that are set in motion using wind machines and the natural wind. At night, the light component is added: a play of different Led light colours, which intensifies the surprise from the same perspective, creates a "scent of light".

Base Milano
via Bergognone 34
20144 Milan

More info:: info@ingo-maurer.com

For the first time in the history of Belgium is Design, the international design platform organized by Flanders Dc, Wbdm, and Mad Brussels, over 30 designers and design studios are brought together for a joint exhibition during the Milan Design Week. Titled Bold Dualities, the exhibition, curated by Baroness O., showcases local talent in a scenography by Karel Burssens. As the title suggests, it has become a bold, daring, and especially unconventional selection. The venue chosen is Baranzate Ateliers, an initiative by designer Lionel Jadot, which this year will have a new impressive location in Via Gaudenzio Fantoli 16. Among more established names, Bold Dualities also focuses on a prolific new generation, thus leaving aside for this edition, the SaloneSatellite.

Baranzate Ateliers
via Gaudenzio Fantoli 16
20138 Milan

More info:: www.belgiumisdesign.be/

An immersive installation will occupy the spaces of the brand’s showroom to narrate its commitment to the community and the environment, offering the Design Week audience the opportunity to fully experience Oasi Zegna and the new book dedicated to it.
Through an itinerary that interweaves art and nature, visitors can walk through the lush vegetation of the forest and interact with the stories and images that bring the pages of the book to life. At the heart of this tale is a strong sense of responsibility towards the community and the territory in which Zegna operates. Since its foundation in 1910, the company has cultivated this principle, which is also reflected in Oasi Zegna. The latter represents a tangible symbol of Zegna's ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and quality of life for future generations.

Zegna Headquarters
via Savona 56
20144 Milan

More info:: events@zegna.com
www.zegna.com

Bottega Veneta partners with Cassina and Fondation Le Corbusier to present 'On The Rocks', a large-scale installation of the LC14 Tabouret Cabanon stool, continuing the story from the brand's FW 24 show.

Palazzo San Fedele
piazza San Fedele 1/3
20121 Milan

More info:: www.cassina.com/

On the occasion of Milano Design Week, Milan's iconic 10 Corso Como hosts, within its newly re-designed spaces, renovated according to Tiziana Fausti’s vision, the collective experiential showcase Capsule Plaza. The store presents the enchanted installation 'Aliita Castel', featuring the jewelry brand's latest collection. Prime destination thanks also to the Café and its secret garden, 10 Corso Como devises and promotes the concept of bringing together culture and the latest trends, fostering a connection between the worlds of fashion, design, and food. Regarded as the world’s first concept store, it transformed retail into a fusion of lifestyle and culture. With Tiziana Fausti’s leadership and business ability, 10 Corso Como is now taking full advantage of its evolution into a brand that symbolises Milan, Made in Italy, and international creativity.

10 Corso Como
corso Como 10
20154 Milan

More info:: press@10corsocomo.com
10corsocomo.com/

Installation design by Playlab, Inc. Graphic Design by Studio Temp

Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda
via Alessandro Manzoni 41
20121 Milan

More info:: alessi.com/

Boffi|DePadova celebrates 90 years of Boffi during Milan Design Week 2024 with the release of new models from the Boffi, De Padova, and ADL collections that underline the group's commitment to exceptional design, manufacturing heritage, and technological innovation.

Boffi Solferino
via Solferino 11
20121 Milan

More info:: solferino@boffi.com
www.boffidepadova.com

Dedar presents the new textile collection in the showroom, where it will be possible to discover all the novelties and visit the new set-up. The restyling of the space, designed by architect Michele Bönan, features new fabrics exploring textures and patterns.

Dedar Showroom
via Fiori Chiari 18
20121 Milan

More info:: dedar.com

Design Space AlUla debuts at Milan Design Week, showcasing collaborations between Saudi and international designers including Zahrah Alghamdi, Leen Ajlan, Cristian Mohaded, Hall Haus, and Leo Orta.

Mediateca Santa Teresa
via della Moscova 28
20121 Milan

More info:: www.experiencealula.com

Presentation of Phaidon’s latest publication "Designed for Life" showcasing the World’s 100 Best Product Designers.

Orso 16
via dell’Orso 16
20121 Milan

More info:: BIG-GAME
contact@big-game.ch

Step into the world of Diesel Living at Milano Design Week 2024, where the Red Takeover and Silver Dome exhibit embraces you in iconic shades of red and silver. Immerse yourself into the innovative lifestyle concept and vision with Moroso, Lodes, Iris, and Scavolini products.

Brera Site
via delle Erbe 2A
20121 Milan

More info:: press@diesel.com

In a rapidly changing world, industrial design is facing new challenges. For the 2024 Milano Design Week, Ecal presents Ups – Under Pressure Solutions, an experimental research project aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the furniture industry through the use of shape memory materials. The exhibition shows the process and results of this exploration led by five industrial designers teaching at Ecal, as well as objects designed by Master Product Design students, revealing the innovative and creative potential of cellulose sponge.

Talk at Capsule Plaza
Thursday 18.04 – 12:00
Spazio Maiocchi, via Achille Maiocchi 7, Milan

Conversation with Camille Blin, Christophe Guberan, designers, Anniina Koivu, curator Eduardo Altamirano Castro, Clémentine Merhebi, Ecal students.

Orso 16
via dell'Orso 16
20121 Milan

More info:: romaine.delaloye@ecal.ch
www.underpressuresolutions.ch/

Hermès presents its new creations for the home, including its new Tableware service titled Tressages équestres.

La Pelota
via Palermo 10
20121 Milan

More info:: www.hermes.com/it/it/

Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, returns to Milan design week with the world premiere of a large-scale immersive installation in partnership with artist-designer, Dr. Samuel Ross Mbe and his industrial design studio, SR_A, along with the global unveiling of Formation 02, a new smart toilet, the second product from the Kohler x SR_A multiyear partnership. Formation 02 is unveiled through a large-scale site-specific installation titled Terminal 02, that invites visitors to journey through a maze-like network of industrial pipes that lead to the Formation 02 toilet. This immersive experience allows visitors to witness the flow of water in different shapes and levels, ideas of flow and control, alongside discovery and play are brought together through an aesthetic that utilizes elements of natural landscape juxtaposed with industrial and scale engineering. The industrial, brutalist products and installation sit within the grand pillars of the historic Palazzo del Senato reflecting its classical architectural elements and the sky above. Honoring the heritage of traditional craftsmanship and pushing into new territories to change our perspective on the essential element of water the installation embodies the shared philosophy between Kohler and SR_A.

Palazzo del Senato
via Senato 10
20121 Milan

More info:: www.sra.kohler.com

Laufen presents the new 12-colour palette for ceramics developed with Studio Roberto Sironi. The Laufen space Milano hosts the Colour Archaeology exhibition curated by Roberto Sironi, with installation by Matteo Fiorini - Studio Lys and graphic design by Beda Achermann.

Laufen Space Milano
via Alessandro Manzoni 23
20121 Milan

More info:: www.laufen.com/

Porsche returns to Milan design week with "The Pattern of Dreams", the fifth iteration of the traveling art and design initiative "The Art of Dreams” that launched in 2021 in Paris. Held at the Palazzo Clerici, "The Art of Dreams" explores pattern, rhythm, and repetition inspired by the iconic pepita pattern first exhibited in the 356 C, 911 Porsche. Pattern, repetition, and rhythm are celebrated across various artistic fields as Dutch sibling duo Imre and Marne van Opstal choreograph a spectacular dance performance throughout the Palazzo Clerici on April 16. A limited furniture collection, Vitra for Porsche, is also unveiled.

Palazzo Clerici
via Clerici 5
20121 Milan

More info:: www.porsche.art

Qeeboo, the Italian design brand launched in 2016 in Milan by Stefano Giovannoni, Qeeboo presents its new collection Linescabes by Shantell Martin.

Qeeboo Milan Store
via Crocefisso 27
20121 Milan

Press Office: Pilot Room
qeeboo@pilotroom.it

Mutina presents a series of new collections entirely designed by Ronan Bouroullec. The installation involves, in addition to the spaces of Casa Mutina Milano, also the garden and loft of the adjacent Spazio Cernaia, creating a true path through the creations of the French designer, who, for the first time in the history of Mutina, opens a dialogue between outdoor and indoor spaces.

Casa Mutina Milano & Spazio Cernaia
via Cernaia 1A
20121 Milan

More info:: www.mutina.it/en/

Solferino 28 is once again the setting for an installation in the Brera Design District. The Architect Mario Cucinella, with his Mca studio, signs "Urban Mining" which will be developed in the inner courtyard of the Corriere della Sera, offering an unprecedented vision of sustainability. As Cucinella himself explains, "Urban minig will describe the urban reality as a possible reserve for the future. Urban space is seen as "an ecosystem that, by deconstructing, transforms itself from its own material, as it happens in nature. An idea of circularity applied to architecture in which the creative process becomes central". The social and cultural theme launched by this installation is taken up by Corriere della Sera, Living, and Abitare with some meetings in Sala Buzzati.
In addition, there are guided tours of the Palazzo del Corriere della Sera.

Corriere della Sera, Living, Abitare
via Solferino 26
20121 Milan

More info:: Solferino28design@rcs.it
www.Corriere.it

From the creative synergy between Fima Carlo Frattini, Megius, and Scarabeo, reference companies in the bathroom sector at a national and international level, Solferino Lab was born, an exclusive exhibition space conceived as a point of reference for professionals and enthusiasts of design culture, architects, interiors designers, and private individuals, interested in learning more about the quality and technological innovation inherent in the collections of three brands. An exceptional setting, located via Solferino 36, in the heart of the Milanese design district, where it is possible to appreciate a vast and complementary offering in 140 m2, the expression of a concept of the bathroom characterized by design and wellness capable of describing the most sought-after personalities and projects more ambitious.

Solferino Lab
via Solferino 36
20121 Milan

Transitions, the installation proposed by Stark on the occasion of the new theme suggested by the Fuorisalone, invites a multisensory and interactive exploration of the transitions created by the relationship between matter and water. For the first time, walking into the Sala dei Pilastri of the Castello Sforzesco resembles venturing into matter in a state of transition, thanks to the signs that the presence or absence of water generates with and within it. As could happen for the soil, the fragmented, hardened, and dry lines are transformed through the presence of pervasive humidity, evolving into winding flows in the matter’s internal pathways. This year as well, the composer Paolo Bragaglia inspires a perceptive exploration through sounds as living matter in transition. The soundscape thus guides the gaze through the smooth transitions of light that enliven the venue. The collaboration of Stark with the creative team composed of architects Alice Buroni and Gloria Lisi together with Alex Buroni and Sabine Lindner leads to a representation of the transitions between the drawn forms by the presence of water in matter, where an unexpected trompe-l'œil reflects matter and human beings as interacting parts of the same nature.

Sala dei Pilastri | Castello Sforzesco
piazza Castello
20121 Milan

More info:: info@stark1200.com

Draga & Aurel step into Visionnaire's Wunderkammer with an intertwined narrative: a play of role exchanges between art and design, where the power of colors and painterly gestures illuminates the walls, guiding the immersive journey among collectible design objects. Visionnaire presents "Nomad", a new collection and design concept. It's the destination reached after a long journey, or many journeys, to celebrate the brand's twentieth anniversary, always dedicated to achieving the most exclusive sartorial lifestyle. Nomad is a mature and evolving concept that continues to celebrate the "exceptional" dimension of living in an increasingly ascetic, immersive environment dedicated to achieving well-being through contact with daily beauty.

Visionnaire Design Gallery
piazza Cavour 3
20121 Milan

More info:: info@visionnairemilano.com
www.visionnaire-home.com

CAmera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana in collaboration with Storielibere presents Sailor. Anatomia del corpo attraverso la Moda. Live session dedicated to the National Day of Made in Italy, with the participation of Maria Luisa Frisa, Chiara Tagliaferri, Luca Magliano, and Marco Rambaldi.

Teatro Filodrammatici di Milano
piazza Paolo Ferrari 6
20121 Milan

Open to the public prior registration at : www.cameramoda.it

The second edition of Capsule Plaza returns to take over its dedicated location at Spazio Maiocchi, a former industrial landmark in the Porta Venezia area, alongside a new satellite venue: the iconic Milanese destination, 10 Corso Como, with galleries dedicated to art and design newly-renovated by the interdisciplinary agency 2050+.
A hybrid between a fair and a collective exhibition, Capsule Plaza once again brings together designers and companies from various creative fields, bridging industry and culture with a bold and multisensory curation that spans interiors and architecture, beauty and technology, innovation, and craft. The 2024 edition of Capsule Plaza in Milan is co-curated by Capsule’s founder and creative director, Alessio Ascari, with architect Paul Cournet. In tandem with the opening, Capsule releases the third issue of the magazine, an annual publication reimagining the notion of radical design for today.

Spazio Maiocchi, via Achille Maiocchi 3-5-7 and 10 Corso Como, Corso Como 10

Spazio Maiocchi
via Achille Maiocchi 3-5-7
Milan

More info:: capsule.global/

Colville and Diadora are delighted to celebrate artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable expertise with the launch of their new capsule sneaker collection, the Double Dipped Sneaker, and their new Bon Bon Chair, both of which will be unveiled during Salone del Mobile this April. Combining time-honed craftsmanship with a responsible approach to modern ideals of desire that respect people and the environment, the collection is both celebratory of material innovation and enduring style in both the fashion and home-design spaces.

Biffi Boutique
corso Genova 6
20123 Milan

More info:: support@biffi.com
www.biffi.com

Conceived and meticulously curated by the renowned London-based designer Bodo Sperlein, "Menu 1." is poised to be a transformative and standout event during Fuorisalone and Milan Design Week 2024. The exhibition unfolds within the enchanting courtyard and cloisters of the Sant’Angelo Monastery, providing a serene yet dynamic setting for the showcase.

Aligned with the theme of 'Materia Natura' for Fuorisalone, the exhibition promises to be a captivating journey into the world of design, celebrating diverse and timeless collections. "Menu 1." immerses attendees in a sensory experience, where each design tells a story of innovation, sustainability, and the harmonious intersection of nature and artistry.

Menu 1 features designs from Creative Matters x Studio Loma as part of the captivating exhibition.

Convento Sant'Angelo
2 piazza Sant'Angelo
20121 Milan

More info:: creativemattersinc.com/

Delprat Relation Presse: Sylvain Marcoux
sylvain@relationpresse.com

DesignSingapore Council returns to Milan Design Week 2024 with Future Impact 2 at La Rotonda del Pellegrini, presenting newly commissioned works by Singapore’s most innovative and trailblazing designers that demonstrate how design can evolve to create a more sustainable future. As technology continues to permeate our everyday lives, Future Impact 2 looks to a new era of design, where technology empowers designers to create a better tomorrow. Curated by Tony Chambers and Maria Cristina Didero, participating designers push the boundaries of their creative practices and create forward-thinking designs that address pressing global challenges, minimise environmental impact, and reimagine production methods. The participating designers are Christian+Jade, David Lee, Faezah Shaharuddin, Gabriel Tan, Genevieve Ang, Tiffany Loy, and Zavier Wong.

La Rotonda del Pellegrini
via delle Ore 3
20122 Milan

A showcases the new collection of furniture and Home accessories, resulting in impeccable craftsmanship.
Private press preview on April 15 from 9:00 to 18:00.

via Broggi 23
20129 Milan

Open to the public prior registration at:: www.dolcegabbana.com f

p.zza XXIV Maggio 1:
Book Catering, Collettivo Illuminazioni, Lucio del Gottardo, SC Concrete by Simona Covello, Thesign Gioielli, Filomena Violante, Riccardo Grancini, Leonardo Aurelio, Massimiliano Marcelia, Genesio Pistidda e Roberto Loliva.

Food Truck & Food Bike:
Maille, Tabasco, Delicious, Dai bravi ragazzi

Brera Design District - c.so Garibaldi
> N°89 & 91: three spaces were recovered thanks to the interventions of Marble & Granite Service and Novacolor. The spaces will be enhanced by the Skin Cities project by Frank&Frank.
Events: April 12 from 7pm and April 13 from 6pm

Tortona Design District - via Solari 40: a former shop becomes a mini-apartment with the functionalities of a three-roomed apartment and with fine finishes and inserts realized by Martina Margaria of Milano Abita Design Box.

Zona Sarpi - Torre Liprando: Post Human Design promoted by The Bench Collective

- Bovisa/Dergano: Repubblica del Design, IN/BOVISA

Isola Design District - via Pepe 38: “Isola Critical Lab”

Piazza Principessa Clotilde becomes a green spot during Milan Design Week 2019. In the context of the Design Open' Spaces project, this Milan's historic monument will be transformed into a space where relax and design coexist: TAB – Take a Break, FlashMate, Re.Rurban Studio, Chiara Tubia.

Evening Parties:
-Vitamina April 9
-Nøid April 10
-Breakout April 11
-La Forêt April 12
-Mokambo Vinyl District April 13
-Arcana April 14


Opening Broken Nature, The Beauty of Time: April 10 from 6pm

Headquarter Dazio Art Cafè
p.zza XXIV Maggio 1
Milan

Press Office DOS : info@designopenspaces.it

Fendi Casa presents the 2024 collection in their Milanese boutique with a special setup focus on the double F logo. A minimalistic
environment covers the brand's boutique unveiling the newest pieces.

Fendi Casa Boutique
piazza della Scala
20121 Milan

More info:: www.fendicasa.com/it/

Fondazione Prada presents an extensive retrospective dedicated to Italian artist Pino Pascali. The project aims to examine the innovative scope of Pascali’s work, particularly his sculpture, which, over the last five decades, has had a substantial impact on several generations of artists and critics and continues to attract the growing attention of an international audience.

The exhibition, curated by Mark Godfrey, is divided into four sections, each presenting a unique perspective on Pascali’s work, and unfolds through three buildings of the Milan venue: the Podium, the Nord, and the Sud galleries. The set design, conceived by 2×4, includes forty-nine works by Pino Pascali from Italian and international museums and distinguished private collections; nine artworks by prominent post-war artists; selected photographs and a video portraying Pascali with his works.

Fondazione Prada
largo Isarco 2
20139 Milan

More info:: P : +39 02 56 66 26 11
info@fondazioneprada.org
www.fondazioneprada.org

The works developed specifically for this exhibition include a series of furniture and light objects that explore themes of personal identity and collective memory. The works critically address the canons of Modernism, highlighting its gendered nature and rootedness in a conservative conception of masculinity.

Fondazione ICA Milano
via Orobia 26
20139 Milan

More info:: formafantasma.com/

Fornasetti presents Ceci n’est pas une salle à manger, the new collection of furniture and accessories, transforming the dining room into a magical, surrealist space. The Milanese atelier employs its savoir-faire to explore the boundaries between decoration and object, reality and illusion, two-dimensionality and three-dimensionality, mixing them, creating connections, and inviting the viewer to unleash their imagination in a surrealist interplay between container and content. New multi-sided storage pieces, tables, with novel shapes and materials, and chairs that combine historic charm with contemporary lines and the comfort of padded fabrics, all blend functionality and fantasy.

Fornasetti Store
corso Venezia 21A
20121 Milan

More info:: www.fornasetti.com/it/it/

Thom Browne by Frette presents 'time to sleep'. The New York-based luxury fashion house unveils the expansion of its home collection. Private event with performance.

Palazzina Appiani
viale Byron 2
20154 Milan

Ikea presents 1st: A showcase to ignite dreams and inspire, returning for the second consecutive year to Padiglione Visconti. Designed by architect Midori Hasuike and spatial designer Emerzon, the exhibition explores the many “first place” experienced by young generations when they finally their inaugural living space. The focus is on the stories behind these initial moments, from people across the globe. The week-long event promises product launches, a dedicated culinary space, vibrant music, and a series of engaging events centered around the theme of “first place.”

Padiglione Visconti
via Tortona 58
20144 Milan

More info:: ikea_commercialpr@mslgroup.com
www.ikea.com/

The three exhibitions Biblioteca d'oro, New Normal New Standard, and Composition are inside "by arakawagrip", showcasing the works by 16 Japanese designers with their beautifully composed spaces by Arakawa Grip.

via Spalato 11
20124 Milan

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With the New Store 2.0, Nieuwe Instituut imagines a store where shopping helps the environment instead of harming it. In this second iteration of the experimental pop-up shop, located at socio-cultural centre Stecca 3, Nieuwe Instituut is testing alternative forms of exchange. In this fresh look at how a store of the future might work, the New Store not only proposes, but enacts a new value system involving the harvesting of human hair. Customers are invited for a free haircut, with their trimmings then turned into yarns that can be used for a range of textile products. In demonstrating this system, the store brings together local hairdresser Alberto Fucci, sustainable yarn producer Human Material Loop, and designer Woo Jin Joo.

Stecca3
via Gaetano de Castillia 26
20124 Milan

More info:: nieuweinstituut.nl/en/projects/new-store

In partnership with the Dutch collective, We Make Carpets, the Japanese fashion brand showcases a series of installations inspired by the design and making of Issey Miyake. The exhibition reflects the brand's focus on craft and quality when creating clothing.

via Bagutta 12
2021 Milan

More info:: www.isseymiyake.com/#section0

DESIGN VIBRATIONS
IZIPIZI, the Parisian prêt-à-porter eyewear brand distributed in Italy by Moroni Gomma that since the creation in 2010 has never stopped churning out new collections for all generations and times of life, takes part in the 2019 Milanese design week participating at one of its most anticipated and followed event, the exhibition Interni Human Spaces at the Università degli Studi di Milano.

The installation "Izipizi Eyeglasses - Design Vibrations" signed by the designer Chiara Andreatti illustrate the brand research of shapes patterns and colors, revealing its design DNA: the South Portal becomes a scenographic optical totem, which projects light vibrations capturing the eye and attention of visitors.

"The concept originates from the desire to use the architectural element of the arch as a collector / archive and the repetition of neon tubes and eyeglasses is the focal element of the project, which gives life to a very contemporary light"- explains Chiara Andreatti . "The portal is intended as an entry into a new generation world: the glasses, chosen in the turtle texture and in different colors, stand out from the bright backdrop, their materials and colors are illuminated creating games of transparency and materiality, focusing on the pleasant contrast between the density of glasses and the impalpability of light ".

A scenography with a strong aesthetic and graphic impact that perfectly interprets the sophisticated yet simple soul of the Parisian brand, blending it with the enchanting atmosphere of Italian cities. A place of interaction for students and visitors, invited to take pictures and share their selfies on social networks, projecting the positive vibrations and iconic design of IZIPIZI everywhere

Press Conference - April 8 from 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Università degli Studi di Milano
Interni Human Spaces
via Festa del Perdono 7
20122 Milan

On the occasion of Salone del Mobile, French visual artist JR has unveiled a new site-specific installation at Milan’s Stazione Centrale, entitled La Nascita (The Birth). The monumental trompe-l’oeil blurs the boundaries of time and place, fashioning a surreal architectural fantasy that draws a link between the grandeur of the station today and its history. In 1906, following the opening of the Simplon Tunnel, an engineering feat marking the burgeoning era of train travel in Milan, King Victor Emmanuel III laid a symbolic foundation stone for the new central train station. As one of the longest train tunnels in history, tons of rock were excavated from the Alps to create the ambitious Simplon passage. JR superimposes the rugged, chiseled facade of the hollowed mountain onto the Milano Centrale Railway Station. La Nascita evokes the historical strata of Milan’s main train station. The building, a testament to transitional architecture, underwent numerous design revisions over its two decades of construction to accommodate evolving visions of Italy. JR propels the station into another transition, seamlessly weaving mineral formations into the amalgamation of classical Roman, eclectic, rationalist, art nouveau, and Art Deco architecture. As with his installations La Ferita on Florence’s Palazzo Strozzi and Punto di Fuga on the Farnese Palace in Rome, a deep gash opens the station. Where the opening leads is unknown, yet it beckons viewers to consider both the celebrated and sorrowful histories memorialized on the station’s facade, inside its halls, and under its platforms. While wandering amid scattered mineral formations on the Piazza, travelers are invited to contemplate the journey of life and the indomitable human urge to explore, exchange, and migrate.

Stazione Centrale
piazza Duca d'Aosta 1
20125 Milan

JW Anderson showcases Patrick Carroll's artwork "Days". The exhibition of knitted words in the stretched textiles composes an aesthetic argument that can only emerge through the installation of the entire ensemble. Open to the public on April 17 from 12:00 to 19:00, and from April 18 to 21st from 10:00 to 19:00.

The cocktail party, in collaboration with Rivista Studio, is held on Wednesday, April 17 from 18:00 to 20:00.

JW Anderson Store
via Sant'Andrea 16
20121 Milan

Press Inquiries: GM/PR
gscisci@gmprconsulting.it

Kaldewei Bath[o]philia at Fuorisalone 2024 featuring e15 for Kaldewei and Bethan Laura Wood.

The luxurious bathroom brand Kaldewei has partnered with the high-class interior brand e15 on an extraordinary project.
Discover a forward-thinking design installation by Stefan Diez. Immerse yourself in the world of Bath[o]philia and meet our special guest Bethan Laura Wood, who, with a unique, almost psychedelic work of art, has created pieces that will transport you into other (bath)spheres.

Casa Flashart
via Durini 24
20122 Milan

In partnership with Philippe Starck, Kartell unveils an inaugural collection conceived by artificial intelligence. Included in the collection are the A.I Lounge and A.I Console, notably crafted from recycled Illy Iperespresso coffee capsules.

Kartell Milano
via Carlo Porta 1, ang. via Turati
20121 Milan

More info:: www.kartell.com/it/it/ktit/

Kengo Kuma introduces Kodama, The Spirit of the Forest, an exhibition celebrating Japanese tradition hosted at the Albed showroom. The exhibition focuses on the monumental Kodama sculpture celebrating the spirit that inhabits the forests in Japanese culture. Conceived in 2018 by Kuma to blend into the park of Villa Strobele, part of Arte Sella, the sculpture represents the perfect fusion between architecture, art, and creativity amidst the backdrop of the Trentino Alps.

Albed showroom
via Gonzaga 7
20123 Milan

More info:: kkaa.co.jp/en/

The Korea Craft & Design Foundation presents Thoughts on Thickness, showcasing Korean design, crafts, and art mixing art and design. Curated by Choi Jooyeon, the exhibition is divided into three parts: in Variation in Thickness explores contemporary Korean crafts emphasizing material power and contemplative art; Sobak captures Korean culture’s simplicity and aesthetics; Madang of Coexistence offers a unique gathering space in the gallery garden, resembling a traditional Korean house, fostering deeper understanding and communication.

Galleria Rossana Orlandi
via Matteo Bandello 16
20123 Milan

More info:: www.kcdf.or.kr/eng

La Doublej plunges its guests into its world of homeware, alongside the mesmerizing solar installation crafted by the talented Max
Siedentopf. Private cocktail and press preview on April 16.

Palazzo Belgioioso
piazza Belgioioso 2
20121 Milan

More info:: www.ladoublej.com/

The second edition of the Labò Project, curated by Designer Blender (Elsa Lemarignier and François Leblanc di Cicilia) and Alisée Matta, takes place at the industrial complex of Società Prodotti Antibiotici (Spa) and the Rodolfo Ferrari Foundation showcasing international designers with an array of emerging talents, companies, and art galleries. The workshop is the distinctive theme of the project: the physical space in which visitors are welcomed along the exhibition path, and the intangible space of a creative investigation that materialises in the design editions presented. The boundary between design and art is also explored with an exhibition dedicated to the designs of the surrealist artist, Roberto Matta, in which his pieces and prototypes and re-editions by Paradisoterrestre are showcased side by side.

Rodolfo Ferrari Foundation
via Biella 6
20143 Milan

More info:: laboculturalproject.com/

Lehmann Maupin’s seasonal space in Milan opens on April 12, debuting with the gallery’s first physical location in Italy. Lehmann Maupin Milan will be housed at Circolo, a non-profit organization spearheaded by Nicole Saikalis Bay. The exhibition will be on view through June 21, with a group presentation featuring gallery artists Hernan Bas, Loriel Beltrán, Mandy El- Sayegh, Todd Gray, Alex Prager, and Nari Ward. The space features a group exhibition of new works by international artists. Highlights include a room-sized presentation of new works by Nari Ward; a new painting by Miami-based artist Hernan Bas, whose solo exhibition is currently on view at The Bass Museum, Miami; new works by Mandy El-Sayegh, who recently published her first monograph in partnership with Black Dog Publishers; new works by Loriel Beltrán, Billy Childish, and Alex Prager; plus works from new series by Catherine Opie and Todd Gray, who completed residencies at the American Academy in Rome in 2021 and 2023, respectively. In addition to the new pop-up space, Lehmann Maupin celebrates its artists’ activity across Italy, including Nari Ward’s retrospective exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan; and Kim Yun Shin’s participation in Foreigners Everywhere, the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia curated by Adriano Pedrosa.

Circolo
via della Spiga 48
Milan

More info:: www.lehmannmaupin.com/

Media Inquiries: adriana@lehmannmaupin.com

“Loewe Lamps” debuts the latest artistry of 24 visionaries and their connection to the maison. On display at Palazzo Citterio, creatives including Young Soon Lee (South Korea), Chikuunsai Tanabe IV (Japan), Anne Low (Canada), Andile Dyalvane (South Africa), Ann Van Hoey (Belgium), Akiko Hirai (Japan), and Alvaro Barrington (Venezuela) offer a diverse collection of lamps fully embracing their explorations and imaginations. Genta Ishizuka (Japan), the 2019 winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, unveils a suspended style lightsource in the sculptural, organic shape of a bronze shell; embellished with a glimmering lacquer, golden hues radiate from its heart.

Palazzo Citterio
via Brera 12
20121 Milan

More info:: www.loewe.com

The multi-brand physical and online retailer, which is 40% owned by Roberta Benaglia's Style Capital fund, opens a Milan office. The 500-square-meter space hosts offices destined for activities, including communications, showrooms, and an exclusive suite for top clients with a fitting room and glam station designed to facilitate interaction with press, talents, and top clients. The showroom's layout is characterized by iron and natural brass structures that contrast with artwork by authors from the Secci Gallery, such as Concetto Pozzati, Michael Staniak, and Andrea Galvani.

Luisaviaroma Store
via Spadari 2
20121 Milan

More info:: www.luisaviaroma.com/

Glass, a fluid material with infinite plastic and creative possibilities, is poetically narrated by Massimo Lunardon through two distinct continuously intertwined paths: the eclectic and refined Venusiane, vitreous sculptures that crystallize lightness and elegance, and Poets in Glass, a choral collection of objects bridging art and design curated by Lunardon, involving artist friends and kindred spirits who have interpreted the myriad souls of glass, offering their very personal vision

Banner Boutique
via Sant'Andrea 8
20121 Milan

More info:: support@biffi.com
www.biffi.com

Curated by Nicole Uniquole and in collaboration with Catawiki, the eighth edition of Masterly – The Dutch in Milano showcases more than 100 participants ready to enchant art and design enthusiasts with a burst of Dutch Innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship. Among the selected participants are Roots exhibition by Simone van Es, Robert Bronwasser, Aptum, and Aleksandra Gaca X Casalis.

Palazzo Giureconsulti
piazza dei Mercanti 2
20123 Milan

More info:: masterly.nu/

Miu Miu is pleased to present its first Literary Club, Writing Life, two days focused on the work of Sibilla Aleramo and Alba De Céspedes. The event includes conversations, live performances, and entertainment, once again underlining Miu Miu's commitment to contemporary thought.

Miu Miu Literary Club focuses on two great classics of Italian literature: Una donna di Aleramo, published in 1906, and Quaderno prohibito by De Céspedes, published almost half a century later, in 1952. Both works testify to the power of writing as a creative medium which, for centuries, has allowed women to express their thoughts, desires, and ideologies, affirming their independence and leaving it as a legacy to future generations.

Circolo Filologico Milanese
via Clerici 10
20121 Milan

More info:: www.miumiu.com/

Moncler transforms Milano Centrale railway station into a public gallery with the exhibition "An Invitation To Dream", where extraordinary minds shaping culture today, invite visitors to dream. Curated by Jefferson Hack.

Stazione di Milano Centrale
piazza Duca d'Aosta 1
20125 Milan

Edited by Martin Parr, in collaboration with Magnum Photos

The Milan Museo delle Culture continues its successful collaboration with Magnum Photos hosting the “Martin Parr. Short & Sweet” exhibition, produced by 24 Ore Cultura, 24 Ore Group, promoted by the Municipality of Milan, Culture Department and with the Deloitte Foundation as Institutional Partner, dedicated to one of the most established and recognized British documentary photographers of our time.

Starting with his early works in black and white, the exhibition is focused on themes that are dear to Parr, from ‘sea life’ to tourism, displaying over 60 photographs that Martin Parr has personally selected for this project and presented together with over 200 images from the Common Sense series, that made him a household name, selected from the 350 displayed in the 1999 exhibition of the same name, which takes a close look at mass consumption and waste culture, particularly in the West and Europe.

Photo: Martin Parr. Common Sense, 1995-1999 © Martin Parr/Magnum Photos

Mudec – Museo delle Culture
via Tortona 56
20144 Milan
P : +39 02 54 917

More info:: info@mudec.it
www.mudec.it

Nendo presents in the new Paola Lenti Milano space, Whispers of Nature, a solo exhibition, that is an installation dedicated to the beauty of the rain and the floating shapes of the clouds. The show takes place in a 4,000 square metre complex transformed by Paola Lenti into a bio-ecological architectural site with various functions such as offices, a showroom, gallery space, and a restaurant, all arranged around a large central courtyard. Whispers of Nature showcases five collections that have been born from listening to the subtle murmurs of nature often overlooked in our daily lives: from the ambiguity of clouds, the relationship between light and shadow, the flow of time perceived underground or in a passing rain, plants soaked in water. In addition, nendo presents the "hana-arashi" collection created for Paola Lenti. hana-arashi is the second chapter of the Mottainai project, inaugurated in 2022 with the Metamorfosi furniture line designed by the Campana brothers.

Paola Lenti Milano
via Giovanni Bovio 28
20159 Milan

More info:: www.nendo.jp/

Studio No Duchaufour-Lawrance presents a selection of furniture unpublished works from the Madonna Del Monte collection by No Duchaufour-Lawrance and Steinway & Sons Noe' Limited Edition piano.

Steinway & Sons flagship
largo Guido Donegani 3
20121 Milan

More info:: Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
RSVP@insightcommunications.cc

Pirelli HangarBicocca showcases an exhibition titled Call and Gather: Sisters, Moths, and Flame Twisters. Lioness Bones, Snakes, and Stones. featuring the works of Chiara Camoni, one of the fore­most Italian artists of her generation. Her practice ranges from drawing to vegetable prints, from video to sculpture, with a partic­ular focus on ceramics. Her work is charac­terized by the use of objects belonging to the domestic world or organic materials that the artist integrates into her production. The exhibition, curated by Lucia Aspesi and Fiammetta Griccioli, brings together the largest body of works ever presented by Chiara Camoni and, together with a series of new pro­ductions, gives life to an architecture of collectivity and memory, whose forms are inspired by the Italian gardens of the late Renaissance and the ancient am­phitheaters.

Pirelli HangarBicocca
via Chiese 2
20126 Milan

More info:: pirellihangarbicocca.org/

Pirelli HangarBicocca presents a retrospective of New York-based artist Nari Ward, an internationally acclaimed artist, known for his installations that combine familiar and humble materials into a layering of socio-historical references. With a particular focus on time-based media works, in­cluding video, sound, performative sculptures, and installations, the exhibition titled Ground Break delves into over thirty years of practice, presenting early seminal and historical works as well as new productions. The narrative unfolds through the seminal large-scale installations, originally realized by Ward between 1996 and 2000 for Ralph Lemon’s choreography Geography Trilogy, presented here in an ex­hibition setting for the first time since then. The three works will create a new choreography together with other sculptures, videos, installations, and the bodies of the visitors. The notion of performativity animates the exhibition it­self, which will be marked by a program of live collaborative actions running throughout the show. The exhibition will be complemented by a monographic volume presenting the most recent studies on Nari Ward’s practice, exploring aspects of performa­tivity, sound and time-based practices that have emerged from collaborative exchanges in the artist’s work.

Pirelli HangarBicocca
via Chiese 2
20126 Milan

More info:: pirellihangarbicocca.org/

Plan C, the luxury brand established and designed by Carolina Castiglioni, unveils two new additions to its Folded bag range with a special project presented during Milan design week. In conjunction with the Salone del Mobile design fair, Plan C is dressing the windows of the luxury shopping mecca Banner, in the heart of Milan, with an exclusive installation developed in collaboration with Italian artist Maria Chiara Venturini. The Folded bags, including the Mini style, as well as the new Camera and Tote variations, - both elegant and versatile designs crafted from a single piece of leather that is carefully folded to create the distinctive structures, - are protagonists of the artistic project. Named “Unexpected Guest”, the installation mixes videos with physical objects, including the Folded bags, recreating real-life scenes set in spaces reproducing two rooms of Carolina’s house in Milan. The videos, filmed by Venturini, evoke a mysterious guest that enters Carolina’s apartment and deep dive into her own world by examining the objects on display inside the flat.

Banner Boutique
via Sant'Andrea 8/a
20121 Milan

Raffles Milano hosts 5 immersive exhibitions, a visual design project created by the students to transform the district into a strong visual experience impact to celebrate its potential and uniqueness. Raffles undertook an urban foray in the district to show how creativity and design contribute to defining the identity value of places by triggering practices to enhance public spaces. Thanks to the collaboration with Outpump for Pvdd, the temporary public art intervention took shape in the suggestive context of via Morgagni to revitalize the urban environment through visual design with posters inspired by the Everythink theme.

Raffles Milano
via Felice Casati 16
20124 Milan

More info:: info@rafflesmilano.it

Lasvit, a leader in hand-made glassmaking presents "Re/Creation" at Palazzo Isimbardi. Known for pushing the boundaries of artisanal glass, Lasvit is set to captivate audiences with a monumental outdoor fused glass installation, showcasing the brand's mastery and innovative approach to design, architecture, and glassmaking. The installation is designed by Art Director Maxim Velcovsky, which redefines the relationship between glass and architecture and invites visitors to experience the magic of Lasvit's creations and the boundless possibilities of glass.

Palazzo Isimbardi
corso Monforte 35
20122 Milan

More info:: www.lasvit.com/

Prada presents the 2024 Prada Frames symposium that, curated by Formafantasma, is going to explore the complex interaction between design and the environment. For its third edition ‘‘Being Home’, Prada Frames examines the living environment as a framework to address contemporary challenges. The home is not merely a source of comfort; it acts as a shelter and an infrastructure of services. This constantly evolving space is also where socio-economic norms have historically been shaped. Prada Frames includes contributions from Paola Antonelli, Brigitte Baptiste, Kate Crawford, Jack Halberstam, Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen, Anna Puigjaner, Alice Rawsthorn, Isabella Rossellini, Françoise Vergès among others.

Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
via Gesù 5
20121 Milan

More info:: www.prada.com/it/it.html

Roberto Cavalli unveils its new Ray Of Gold Home capsule. The collection is presented at the brand's boutique. In the same days, a selection of Home pieces will be showcased on a special tramway, all dressed in the iconic Roberto Cavalli print, running around the city.

Roberto Cavalli boutique
via Monte Napoleone 6
20121 Milan

More info:: www.robertocavalli.com

Saint Laurent Rive Droite presents an exclusive collaboration with the Gio Ponti archives and the fundación Anala y Armando Planchart on the occasion of Milan design week. The exhibition, curated by Anthony Vaccarello, showcases an exceptional plate collection, originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1957 for Villa Planchart in Venezuela. In finalizing the interior decoration of the Villa Planchart, Ponti employed exceptional Italian artisans with traditional expertise, including the Florentine manufacturer Ginori 1735, for which he had previously worked as artistic director. he designed a set of porcelain tableware decorated with the symbols and motifs of the villa, illustrating his artistic talent and eye for detail: the sun, the crescent moon, the polar star and magnificent iterations of the letter “a”, an homage to anala and armando. Saint Laurent Rive Droite, in collaboration with Ginori 1735, has reissued 12 original plates from the Villa Planchart segnaposto collection designed by gio ponti in 1957. These traditionally crafted decorative porcelain plates are painted by hand in Ginori 1735’s Italian manufacture.

Chiostri di San Simpliciano
piazza San Simpliciano 7
20121 Milan

Registration at: saintlaurent-rivedroite-exhibition.ysl.com/

The 62nd edition of Milan’s annual trade fair, Salone del Mobile.Milano returns from April 16 to 21 during Milan Design Week 2024. Under the theme Where Design Evolves, the fair highlights evolution and innovation hosting approximately 2,000 exhibitors. The evolutionary path of the salon continues and extends to the two main biennial events: EuroCucina, with its collateral event FTK, Technology For the Kitchen, and the International Bathroom Exhibition which will be boasting new exhibition layouts, reworked by Lombardini22, a leading group on the Italian architectural and engineering scene. This edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of SaloneSatellite, a platform dedicated to emerging designers under 35, with 600 talented young designers and 22 design schools. In contrast to 2023’s focus on Euroluce, this year’s Salone will feature EuroCucina, a biennial exhibition dedicated to kitchens and bathrooms.

Exhibitors

Rho Fiera fairground
strada statale del Sempione n. 28, 20017 Rho
Milan

More info:: www.salonemilano.it/it

SaloneSatellite is the jewel in the crown of the Salone del Mobile, an event dedicated to young designers, instantly becoming the meeting place par excellence for entrepreneurs/talent scouts and the most promising designers. Its creation, in 1968 by Marva Griffin Wilshire, who is still its curator, was an act of faith in the creative potential of creatives under 35. Many of the prototypes presented at previous editions have gone into production and many of the 14,000 designers, along with 270 international design schools, that have taken part, have become prominent names on the design scene. This visionary hub explores the design world of the future, edition after edition, reflecting on how to tackle the challenges of the future from a design point of view. Each year, the SaloneSatellite Award rewards three of the most meretricious projects and assigns up to two Honourable Mentions. All the competing prototypes are assessed by an international jury and showcased in a single collective exhibition. SaloneSatellite is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024 with a large exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, at which designers first encountered on the cusp of their careers present their most recent projects, already in production or not.

SaloneSatellite 2024 catalogue can be downloaded at this link

Quartiere Fiera Milano, Rho
Ingresso: Porta Sud, Porta Est, Porta Ovest
Milan

Samsung presents Newfound Equilibrium, an inspiring vision of a better future that encompasses the balance between humans and technology. The exhibition spotlights the themes of "Essential, Innovative, Harmonious", a holistic process that places the well-being of human beings and their surroundings at the center of Samsung's commitment.

Le Cavallerizze
via Olona 6 bis
20123 Milan

More info:: design.samsung.com/global/

Born in response to the devastating storm that struck the city on July 25, 2023, toppling over 5,000 trees, Second Life: 10 alberi per 10 totem d’autore (10 trees for 10 designer totems) exhibition curated by designer Nicoletta Gatti aims to explore the contemporary theme of the relationship between individuals, cities, and nature. The exhibition showcases the creative vision of ten designers: Alessandra Baldereschi, Elena Salmistraro, Federico Peri, Francesco Meda, Giulio Iacchetti, Marco Piva, Mario Trimarchi, Nicoletta Gatti, StudioPepe, and Zanellato/Bortotto.

piazza San Fedele

Milan

As an empowering project to facilitate the international development of the consumer products industry, “2024 Design to Wonderland" continues to act as a new global site for Shanghai consumer brands, and connect with leading design minds around the world through exhibitions, design forums, and events. Focusing on brand ecology, sustainable development, and cultural aesthetics, “Design to Wonderland” explores the role of design as a driver in industrial innovation, quality of life, as well as urban and social development.

Presented by Shanghai Design Week, the "Design to Wonderland" Milan Exhibition, themed "Designing Dragon, Fusion of Tradition & Innovation”, introduces a curated space that gathers various consumer design brands from Shanghai and other Chinese cities incorporating dragon motifs in their product designs. The exhibition aims to showcase the creative diversity of integrating traditional Chinese cultural elements into contemporary design. Additionally, it endeavors to foster collaboration between international consumer product designers and industries.

Loggia, Cisterne, Fabbrica del Vapore
via Giulio Cesare Procaccini 4
20154 Milan

More info:: info@shanghaidesignweek.com
www.shanghaidesignweek.com

Sunnei x cc-tapis: the Process. A multi-sensory retrospective of the collaborative journey that led to the brand's iconic 72 square-meter rug creation for its FW24 show.

Palazzina Sunnei
via Privata Pietro Cironi 15
20133 Milan

Materially Now, hosted inside Superdesign Show, is an exhibition, a forum, an active workshop, and also a networking hub. The space will be animated by a calendar of workshops and presentations dedicated to each material on display and building up the exhibition design, conceived so that each element can be reused in a logic of complete circularity. Furthermore, through broad-ranging panel talks, space will be given to three trends that Materially identified as significant in the world of materials today: Aim Net Zero, Nature in Lab, Impact by Industry.

Superstudio Più | Superdesign Show
via Tortona 27
20144 Milan

For the first time, Coccinelle is attending Milano design week in partnership with the artistic movement Cracking Art. One of the most recognizable subjects of Cracking Art's repertoire, the rabbit, becomes the absolute protagonist of the project that transcends the boundaries of traditional leather craftsmanship. By incorporating organic shapes that are more than just functional, it seamlessly merges the worlds of fashion and art. The two brands, combine their skills to explore new horizons. Material recuperation, unusual shapes, and color are the keywords of this initiative, which aims to celebrate the creativity, originality, and shared vision of the two companies.

Coccinelle Showroom
via Vincenzo Forcella 5
20144 Milan

Lexus returns to Milan Design Week, exhibiting Time, a pair of installations inspired by the LF-ZC (Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst), a concept model that explores the possibilities for a next-generation Lexus battery electric vehicle. Their works also look at how the infinite evolution of software has the potential to shape the world of future mobility. The installations are Beyond the Horizon, by Hideki Yoshimoto/Tangent, and 8 minutes 20 seconds, by Marjan van Aubel. Their common theme of Time reflects Lexus’s advances in vehicle design and manufacturing, meeting the challenge of constant evolution with human-centered technologies. They also reference how Lexus continues to develop the value cars can bring, connecting and expanding the experiences they can offer each individual.

Art Point and Art Garden, Superstudio Più
via Tortona 27
20144 Milan

More info:: www.lexus.com/

Superdesign Show, a cornerstone of the Tortona Design District returns with its 2024 edition under the theme of innovative thinking. The event presents a mix of traditions, virtual realms, sustainable technologies, and inclusive choices. Directed by Gisella Borioli and with Giulio Cappellini as the artistic director, the event involves participation from 11 nations spanning 3 continents, including over 80 companies, and showcasing nearly 40 cutting-edge projects, reaffirming its status as a must-attend event for designers, companies, and enthusiasts alike. The theme, Thinking Different - everything, everywhere, everyone, addresses the needs of Generation Z, respect nature, and leverage technology’s potential. Art director Giulio Cappellini’s choice of an uncommon bright green for the venue’s walls symbolizes nature, peace, and innovation. The exhibition’s display walls feature keywords that accompany the visitor to contemplate bold ideas, reinforced by the question Why Not? highlighted by graphic artist Daniele Cima.

Superstudio Più
via Tortona 27
20144 Milan

More info:: www.superdesignshow.com/

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An exhibition, organized by The Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency, highlighting Hungary’s thriving creative community, curated by Rossana Orlandi. It celebrates the creative ambiance of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary cradled by the Danube as a nexus of cultural fusion. It emphasizes the city's unique ability to preserve its multifaceted historical traditions while embracing modernity. Design Walk in Budapest serves as a curated exploration of Budapest's artistic soul, guided by visionary designers and artists. Their reinterpretations of the city's architectural marvels breathe new life into historical monuments, infusing them with contemporary relevance.

Triennale di Milano
viale Emilio Alemagna 6
20121 Milan

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Triennale Milano and Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are presenting, within the ambit of their cultural partnership, a wide-ranging retrospective on Alessandro Mendini’s work as an architect, designer, artist and theorist who revolutionized thinking and lifestyle in the last century and the new millennium. The title of the show, Io sono un drago (I Am a Dragon), is inspired by one of his most emblematic self-portraits, to emphasize his uniqueness in the design world. The project realized in collaboration with Archivio Alessandro Mendini and curated by Fulvio Irace, is divided into various thematic sections. It brings together works with varying formats, materials, and subjects, which come from many public and private collections, and sees the participation of critics from all over the world.

Triennale di Milano
viale Emilio Alemagna 6
20121 Milan

More info:: www.fondationcartier.com/en/

An immersive, site-specific installation that will take visitors into Alessandro Mendini’s subconscious and his creative universe through the visionary eyes of Philippe Starck, one of the most brilliant creators of our time. An impressionistic journey, guided by sounds and images in constant transformation.

Triennale di Milano
viale Emilio Alemagna 6
20121 Milan

More info:: triennale.org/en

A tribute to Dan Graham (Urbana, 1942 - New York, 2022), one of the most important international conceptual artists, through a focus devoted to "pavilions," works created since the 1980s that lie on the border between art and architecture. Accessible and visitable, the pavilions, constructed of steel and glass (mirrored or semi-reflective), create an environmental dimension that challenges the viewer's perception and relationship with space. The outdoor space in front of the Palace of Art houses the large-scale London Rococo pavilion, commissioned in 2012 for Sculpture in the City of London. In the garden, the Sagitarian Girl pavilion from 2008 is presented. Part of the Cuore, on the other hand, is dedicated to hosting video documentation, works, and in-depth materials.

In collaboration with: Estate of Dan Graham Curated by: Maurizio Bortolotti

Photo: A model poses inside the Exhibition of household objects (or Mostra OObjecti d'Uso), in the USA Pavilion designed by architects Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers.

Triennale Milano
viale Emilio Alemagna 6
20121 Milan
P : +39 02 72 43 41

Contact: info@triennale.org
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The series of exhibitions dedicated to Ettore Sottsass continues in the Sala Sottsass, home since January 2021 to the permanent installation of Casa Lana – the interior of a private residence designed by Sottsass around the mid-1960s in Milan, faithfully reconstructed at Triennale and accessible to the public thanks to a donation by Barbara Radice Sottsass. Design Metaphors is the fourth exhibition. It brings together a series of photographs taken by Sottsass between 1972 and 1978 on the subject of architecture, design, and living.

Triennale Milano
viale Emilio Alemagna 6
20121 Milan
P : +39 02 72 43 41

More info:: info@triennale.org
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The urban elements and decorations of the city of Milan become tubular sculptures in the TU BI project by Ivan Tafuro, independent designer and Fashion Design teacher based in Milan. TU BI's aesthetic is bold, ironic, and colorful in perfect harmony with the postmodern manifestations of the 1980s. He wants to influence the daily life of his audience who will be able to perceive each work differently, associating it with signs of the Milanese tradition.

Biffi Boutique
corso Genova 6
20123 Milan

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www.biffi.com

Versace Home: If These Walls Could Talk, is an invitation through the gates of Palazzo Versace and into the iconic stories it has to tell. The Versace Home collection is the latest story to take place within its walls and the next chapter of the House's design codes.

via Gesù 12
20121 Milan

Open to the public prior to registration at:: www.versace.com