GLO FOR ART – MICHELA PICCHI INSTALLATION
glo returns to Brera Design Week 2025 with glo for art, featuring an immersive installation by Michela Picchi at Palazzo Moscova 18. The space becomes the glo Creative Hub, hosting events and activities for adults. Inspired by the theme of Connected Worlds, the installation blends pop and surrealist influences with interactive elements, using color and technology to create a sensory experience.
what: glo for art
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Palazzo Moscova 18, Milan
image courtesy of Brera Design Week 2025
Homo Faber Fellowship
As part of the Homo Faber Fellowship, 23 master-apprentice duos present their collaborative creations at Milan Design Week 2025. Over six months, these emerging talents and master artisans have crafted unique objects inspired by Art Deco, blending craftsmanship, art, and design. The exhibition titled TODAY’S MASTERS MEET TOMORROW’S TALENTS celebrates the future of craft as a career, showcasing the power of mentorship and collaboration.
what: TODAY’S MASTERS MEET TOMORROW’S TALENTS
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: House of Switzerland Milano, Casa degli Artisti, Via Tomasso da Cazzaniga, Corso Garibaldi, 89/A, Milan
WonderGlass x Calico Wallpaper – POETICA
WonderGlass, in collaboration with Calico Wallpaper, presents POETICA—an immersive installation at Istituto dei Ciechi featuring new works by Vincent Van Duysen and Ronan Bouroullec, alongside a special contribution by Officine Saffi Lab.
Blurring the lines between material and memory, POETICA reinterprets glass and paper as vessels for storytelling and imagination. The installation explores the interplay of craftsmanship and perception, where objects transcend their physical form to evoke emotion, history, and meaning.
what: POETICA by WonderGlass x Calico Wallpaper
when: 8-12 April 2025
where: Istituto dei Ciechi – Via Vivaio 7, Milan
Vetrofuso Spazio (behind the scenes) by Ronan Bouroullec x WonderGlass
Dropcity
Opening on April 3, 2025, Dropcity transforms reclaimed industrial tunnels behind Milan’s Central Station into a dynamic space for architectural research and experimentation. The launch features two key exhibitions: Prison Times: Spatial Dynamics of Penal Environments, a deep dive into global prison spaces, and Bruther.fbx, an interactive showcase of socially engaged work by the Paris-based Bruther studio.
The event runs from April 3–13, 2025, with a programme including public talks, panel discussions, radio installations, and the Architectural Review Annual Prize on April 9.
what: Dropcity Opening & Exhibitions
when: 3-13 April 2025
ecal x Karimoku New Standard x Presence Switzerland
A unique collaboration between ECAL Master Product Design, Karimoku New Standard, and Presence Switzerland, the Designed in CH, Made in JP exhibition brings together Swiss innovation and Japanese craftsmanship. As part of the Swiss Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka, ECAL students were challenged to design a stackable wooden chair, resulting in ten distinctive models. Among them, HUG—a circular, inversely stackable chair by Jacob Kouthoofd Martensson & Min Xiyao—was selected for production by Karimoku Furniture, a leader in Japanese woodworking. The exhibition, presented at the House of Switzerland by Pro Helvetia and Presence Switzerland, showcases all ten chair designs in a scenography that explores the cultural symbolism and shared values of Swiss and Japanese craftsmanship.
what: Designed in CH, Made in JP
when: 8–13 April 2025 (10AM–8PM)
where: House of Switzerland, Casa degli Artisti, Corso Garibaldi 89A, Milan
image courtesy of ECAL
Hannes Peer X Margraf – CRASH
CRASH, designed by Hannes Peer Architecture for Margraf at Spazio BIG Santa Marta, redefines marble, shifting it from a symbol of perfection to one of rupture and revelation. The installation explores collision as both a physical and conceptual force, challenging expectations. Destruction and transformation intertwine, with each mark bearing the memory of its origin. Marble, once static, becomes a metaphor for the fleeting and fragile beauty of existence. Through this dynamic contrast, CRASH invites reflection on impermanence and the power of transformation.
what: CRASH
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Spazio Big Santa Marta, Milan
image courtesy of Hannes Peer Architecture and Margraf
OBJECT CARPET – MEDITERRANEO
OBJECT CARPET presents new designs from the MEDITERRANEO outdoor carpet collection by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez at Trilocale – La Casa dell’Architetto, an installation with Marie Claire Maison Italia at GAM -Galleria d’Arte Moderna. Inspired by Mediterranean heritage, natural elegance, and vibrant color accents, the carpet collection blends past and present. The installation, set within 18th-century monochromatic spaces, explores home as a fluid, emotional experience that adapts to life’s transformations. A pure, conceptual space, Trilocale redefines the idea of ‘feeling home’ beyond physical constraints, offering a timeless interpretation of contemporary living.
what: OBJECT CARPET presents MEDITERRANEO outdoor carpet collection by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: GAM Galleria d’Arte Moderna, Via Palestro 16
image courtesy of OBJECT CARPET
Noritake X Faye Toogood at Alcova
During Milan Design Week 2025, Noritake embarks on a bold new chapter with the unveiling of the Noritake Design Collection at ALCOVA, Villa Borsani. Under the creative direction of Yuichiro Hori, this initiative brings together globally renowned designers to reinterpret Noritake’s 120-year legacy of craftsmanship, blending traditional artistry with contemporary vision. Among the featured designers, Faye Toogood presents Rose, a limited-edition series inspired by Noritake’s rich archives. Toogood also curates the exhibition space, setting the stage for an immersive experience where past and present converge. Other contributors include Yabu Pushelberg, Marc Newson, and Ed Ng, alongside collections inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s original Imperial Hotel designs. Further enhancing the showcase, Yamagiwa, a century-old pioneer of Japanese lighting, joins the presentation, offering a modern perspective on ‘the art of lighting’ with a nod to Wright’s architectural philosophy.
what: Noritake Design Collection
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Villa Borsani, Alcova, Milan
image courtesy of Faye Toogood
Tarkett – Beauty of Circularity at Masterly
Tarkett debuts presents Beauty of Circularity—an immersive exhibition that redefines waste as a resource. In collaboration with design futures consultancy FranklinTill, the showcase highlights the transformative potential of discarded materials, elevating off-cut flooring into a thought-provoking experience. Through a tactile and sensory journey, Beauty of Circularity explores Tarkett’s ReStart® program, which recovers, breaks down, and repurposes materials to create new, high-quality flooring solutions.
what: Beauty of Circularity – An immersive exhibition celebrating material circularity in design and architecture.
when: April 8-13, 2025 (Press Preview: April 7, 3-7 PM)
where: Room 4, Masterly The Dutch in Milano, Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Piazza del Duomo, Milan
image courtesy of Tarkett
ROCKWELL GROUP – CASA CORK
Rockwell Group, in collaboration with Cork Collective and Corticeira Amorim, presents Casa Cork—an immersive installation, events program, and student competition dedicated to sustainable design. The space showcases cork’s versatility through interiors, furnishings, lighting, and innovative student prototypes. At its heart, a monumental cork tree, crafted from reclaimed virgin cork bark, symbolizes the deep connection between material and nature.
what: Casa Cork by Rockwell Group, in collaboration with Cork Collective and Corticeira Amorim
when: 8–9 April 2025 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 10 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 11-12 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
where: Via Solferino 31, Milan
image courtesy of Rockwell Group
MUJI x Studio 5•5
MUJI and Studio 5•5 present MUJI MUJI, a vision of adaptable, sustainable living. First unveiled at Paris Design Week 2024, the project features a Manifesto House—a minimalist micro-architecture inspired by Japanese living—alongside a 12-piece DIY collection of upcycled MUJI objects. Set in Pippa Bacca Garden, Brera, this energy-efficient home is built with biosourced and repurposed materials, a heat-resistant white roof, and a rainwater collection system. Modular and adaptable, it reimagines urban living with sustainability at its core.
what: MUJI x Studio 5•5 – Manifesto House & MUJI MUJI Collection
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Pippa Bacca Garden, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, 20121 Milan
image courtesy of MUJI
FROZEN BY TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA
Japanese designer and artist Tokujin Yoshioka presents the Frozen exhibition in collaboration with Grand Seiko Europe. Yoshioka’s latest piece Aqua Chair creates an immersing installation at Palazzo Landriani, a historical building located in the Brera district.
what: Frozen
when: 8-13 April 2025, 11am – 9pm
where: Palazzo Landriani, Via Borgonuovo, 25, 20121 Milan
image courtesy of Tokujin Yoshioka
STRATA Exhibition – Tim Vranken, Middernacht & Alexander, and Linde Freya Tangelder
The STRATA exhibition brings together designers Tim Vranken, Middernacht & Alexander, and Linde Freya Tangelder (Destroyers/Builders). The exhibition is set within a cohesive scenography that allows their distinct practices to interact, showcasing the layering of their work while leaving space for individual expression. STRATA explores the overlaps and contrasts that define each designer’s approach, creating a dynamic dialogue between the pieces and the space.
what: STRATA Exhibition
when: April 7-13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
where: Via Rutilia 10/9, Milan
image © Tijs Vervecken
BUDAPEST SELECT – A VVOVEN VIEW
The Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency presents Budapest Select – A VVoven View, an exhibition showcasing 24 Hungarian designers blending tradition with technology. Divided into three spaces—heritage, innovation, and their fusion—it explores sustainability, AI, and craftsmanship. Floating white paper sheets symbolize the evolving dialogue between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
what: Budapest Select – A VVoven View
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Via Santa Marta 21, 5VIE district, Milan
image courtesy of Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency
Anonima/Luci – LIGHTSCAPES
Anonima/Luci presents LIGHTSCAPES, an artistic installation at Kave Home. This project explores the dynamic interaction between light and space, transforming the environment into a constantly evolving living landscape.Through reflections and shifting illuminations, furniture takes center stage, no longer static but fluid and ever-changing, shaped by the interplay of light. Curated by Beatrice Rossetti Studio, this immersive experience redefines perception, where design and light merge seamlessly.
what: LIGHTSCAPES by Anonima/Luci
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Kave Home, Via Santa Margherita 10, Milan
image courtesy of Anonima/Luci
showrooms
Fornasetti Presents – House of Imagination
Fornasetti unveils House of Imagination, a project reinterpreting the domestic interior, inspiring a new look for the Corso Venezia store. Throughout Design Week, visitors can explore the store’s transformed spaces, evoking the surreal charm of the Fornasetti family home. The entrance, study, living room, and dining area display recent collections, iconic pieces, and vintage designs, while the mezzanine floor presents new furniture, accessories, scented candles, and two exclusive collaborations with Poltrona Frau.
what: House of Imagination by Fornasetti
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Fornasetti Store, Corso Venezia, Milan
image courtesy of Fornasetti
GUCCI – BAMBOO ENCOUNTERS
Gucci presents Bamboo Encounters, an exhibition celebrating the enduring role of bamboo in the House’s design identity. Curated by 2050+ and Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli, the exhibition features seven contemporary designers reimagining bamboo through bold and unexpected interpretations. Set within the historic Chiostri di San Simpliciano, the installation highlights Gucci’s pioneering use of this material while exploring its cultural and aesthetic significance in contemporary design.
what: Bamboo Encounters by Gucci
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Chiostri di San Simpliciano, Piazza Paolo VI, 6, Milan
image courtesy of Gucci
FISCHBACHER 1819 X MARCEL WANDERS – THE ANCIENT MEMORIES COLLECTION
Fischbacher 1819 and renowned Dutch designer Marcel Wanders introduce Ancient Memories, a collection of interior textiles that weave history, craftsmanship, and sustainability into contemporary design. Inspired by the passage of time, the collection explores how materials can evoke both memory and emotion. Developed in collaboration with textile artist Caterina Roppo, the fabrics are made with natural fibers like hemp, jute, and wood-based materials, creating rich textiles with a timeless aesthetic. These fabrics and carpets reveal a sense of history and enduring beauty to visitors at the Fischbacher 1819 Showroom.
what: Fischbacher 1819 x Marcel Wanders: The Ancient Memories Collection
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Fischbacher 1819 Showroom, Via del Carmine 9, Milano
image courtesy of Fischbacher 1819
BUCCELLATI – NATURALIA
Buccellati unveils Naturalia, an immersive installation at its historic Via Brisa 5 headquarters, exploring the poetic harmony between nature and craftsmanship. Curated by Balich Wonder Studio, the experience guides visitors through landscapes of mountains, forests, and the sea, where video projections and soundscapes bring Buccellati silver to life. Botanical installations by Studio Mary Lennox enhance the dreamlike setting, while the Furry Animals collection showcases masterful modellato and ornato engraving techniques, transforming silver into delicate fur and feathers.
what: Naturalia by Buccellati
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Buccellati, Via Brisa 5, Milan
image courtesy of Buccellati
TIME & STYLE – 2025 COLLECTION
Time & Style introduces its 2025 collection, a refined dialogue between tradition and modernity where artisans shape time into objects of lasting beauty. Crafted from Japan’s finest materials, the collection features furniture and lighting that seamlessly integrate into contemporary spaces while preserving the essence of traditional craftsmanship. The collection includes collaborations with international designers such as OEO Studio, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Drill Design, Kensaku Oshiro, and more, highlighting a shared commitment to exceptional design.
what: Time & Style 2025 collection
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Time & Style Milan Showrooms, Largo Claudio Treves 2 – Via Eugenio Balzan 4 – Via San Marco 13, Milan
image courtesy of Time & Style
ISSEY MIYAKE – TYPE-XIII
ISSEY MIYAKE introduces TYPE-XIII, a project by A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE in collaboration with atelier oï. The project explores the combination of metal wire and fabric to create innovative lighting designs.
what: TYPE-XIII by ISSEY MIYAKE
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: ISSEY MIYAKE Store, Via Bagutta 12, Milan
image courtesy of ISSEY MIYAKE
FLOS – SUPERWIRE BY FORMAFANTASMA
Formafantasma presents a site-specific installation of Superwire at the Flos showroom, offering insight into both its creative process and technical innovation. This subtle yet striking intervention highlights the designers’ dual focus on product and exhibition design, emphasizing the interplay between aesthetics and engineering. Visitors can explore how the lamp’s form evolves alongside its technological development.
what: Superwire by Formafantasma
when: 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 7:30 PM), 10 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
where: Flos Professional Space, Corso Monforte 15, Milan
Seletti x Tracey Snelling – Hotel Voyeur
Seletti debuts Hotel Voyeur, a collaboration with artist Tracey Snelling, powered by Samsung Galaxy. This immersive project features a table lamp replicating a hotel façade, with six illuminated windows playing cinematic sequences. Visitors can personalize their lamps with custom videos, making each piece unique. A large-scale installation on the Seletti flagship store façade at Corso Garibaldi 117 expands the concept, turning the building into a dynamic, illuminated spectacle.
what: Hotel Voyeur by Seletti and Tracey Snelling
when: 8–12 April 2025 (9:30 AM – 7:30 PM)
where: Seletti Flagship Store, Corso Garibaldi 117, Milan
image courtesy of Seletti
UNIMATIC x MIGRATING LINES
UNIMATIC unveils a limited collection of leather straps, created in collaboration with digital artist Migrating Lines. The artist brings his unique artistic vision to the straps, creating exclusive artwork that adorns each piece. The collection will be available in very limited quantities, making it a rare and collectible addition for UNIMATIC fans.
what: UNIMATIC x Migrating Lines leather strap collection
where: UNIMATIC, Via Meravigli 18, Milan
Marsèll x Objects of Common Interest – Adaptive Ground
Marsèll presents Adaptive Ground, an installation by Objects of Common Interest at its Via della Spiga flagship store. The project explores materiality and spatial relationships, blending Marsèll’s footwear craftsmanship with innovation in furniture design. Spanning two levels, Adaptive Ground reimagines the store’s architectural elements—marble, walnut, and Brenta River stone—through sculptural seating, tubular light formations, and inflatable structures. The installation invites visitors to engage with shifting forms and textures, redefining perceptions of space and material.
what: Adaptive Ground by Objects of Common Interest
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Marsèll Milano Spiga, Via della Spiga 42, Milan
image courtesy of Objects of Common Interest
POLTRONA FRAU – THE FIVE SEASONS COLLECTION
Poltrona Frau unveils The Five Seasons Collection, an exploration of the colors, forms, and emotions of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—culminating in a personalized ‘fifth season.’ The showcase features a special edition of Gio Ponti’s Dezza armchair for its 60th anniversary, alongside exclusive collaborations with Fornasetti and Leica, and new designs by Six n.Five, Ludovica Serafini + Roberto Palomba, and Kensaku Oshiro.
what: The Five Seasons Collection by Poltrona Frau
when: 8-13 April 2025 (10 AM–7 PM)
where: Poltrona Frau, Via Alessandro Manzoni 30, Milan
image courtesy of Poltrona Frau
SCHINDLER X8 – NEW ELEVATOR ERA
Schindler unveils the world premiere of the Schindler X8, a pioneering innovation redefining vertical mobility. The Schindler X8 is designed and engineered to break free from conventional building constraints, unlocking new creative possibilities in modern architecture and welcoming a new elevator era. Set within an exclusive showroom at Via Tortona 31, in the heart of Milan’s technological district, this showcase invites visitors to explore the future of elevators.
what: Schindler launches a new elevator era at Milan Design Week 2025
when: 7-12 April 2025
where: Via Tortona 31, L’Opificio – Tortona District
image courtesy of Schindler
Dimorestudio x Hosoo – Hemispheres Collection at Osanna Visconti
Dimorestudio, in collaboration with the Japanese textile brand Hosoo, presents the Hemispheres Collection, a new interpretation of their fabrics, which will be used to upholster some of Osanna Visconti’s bronze furniture pieces.
what: Hemispheres Collection by Dimorestudio and Hosoo
when: from 2 April 2 2025 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM)
where: Osanna Visconti Atelier, Via Santa Marta 13, Milan
image courtesy of Dimorestudio, Hosoo and Osanna Visconti
GUFRAM – ITALIAN RADICAL DESIGN
Gufram returns to Milan Design Week 2025 with new creations and fresh takes on its most iconic pieces. Featured highlights include the Mano sculptural seat by Cinzia Ruggeri, the Sculpted Mirror by Snarkitecture, and the Boring Cactus® by Drocco and Mello—now humorously reimagined in an ‘ordinary’ gray. Part of the Italian Radical Design Pavilion, the Gufram booth is designed by (AB)NORMAL Architecture Firm.
what: Italian Radical Design by Gufram
when: 8-13 April 2025 (9:30 AM–6:30 PM)
where: Rho Fiera Milano, Hall 22P – Booth B30, Milan
image courtesy of Gufram
FROMM.lab – Design for a Changing World: Bridging Cultures
Join FROMM.lab on April 10 for Design for a Changing World: Bridging Cultures, a full day of workshops and a panel hosted at FROMM. showroom in Via Savona 35. The program features hands-on sessions interactive led by with Ruya Aykol, Etienne Bastormagi, and Abdulrahman Al-Muftah, followed by a panel discussion with Giulio Cappellini, Joseph Grima, Fahad Al Obaidly, and Alia Rachid. The day concludes with the launch of FROMM.lab’s first international design competition for emerging designers.
what: Design for a Changing World: Bridging Cultures
when: Thursday, 10 April 2025
where: FROMM. Showroom, Via Savona 35
image courtesy of FROMM.
VALCUCINE – CONNECTED SCENARIOS
For Brera Design Week 2025, Valcucine presents Connected Scenarios, an exploration of smart home tech, design, and cultural dialogue. The Valcucine Milano Brera showroom becomes a hub for discussion, featuring the Speakers’ Corner, where industry leaders explore sustainability, digital integration, and inclusive design. In collaboration with e15, Rakumba, and top architects like Neri&Hu, i29, and ARRCC, the event redefines the kitchen as a space of interaction and innovation. Confirmed speakers include Nicola Ricciardi (miart), Alessandro Mininno (Flatmates), Silvia Badalotti, and Luca Molinari.
what: Connected Scenarios by Valcucine
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Valcucine Milano Brera Showroom, Brera Design District, Milan
image courtesy of Valcucine
ETEL – Audacious Modernism: Oscar Niemeyer in Italia
ETEL presents Audacious Modernism, an exhibition dedicated to Oscar Niemeyer’s work in Italy. In collaboration with the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation, the show presents research by Francesco Perrotta-Bosch, revealing Niemeyer’s original sketches and drawings of both realized and unrealized projects in Italy. The display also features the re-edition of Niemeyer’s furniture, including the rare Praiana chaise longue, exclusively by ETEL.
what: Audacious Modernism by ETEL
when: 7-12 April 2025
where: Via Maroncelli 13, Milan
image courtesy of ETEL
Tacchini x Objects of Common Interest – Tact & Trace Mirrors and Refract Vases
Tacchini collaborates with Objects of Common Interest to present Tact & Trace Mirrors and Refract Vases, a collection of resin objects inspired by the fluidity of memory. Drawing from the shifting colors and reflections of a kaleidoscope, the collection blends prismatic forms with semi-transparent resin to create dynamic light and shadow effects. Rooted in personal recollections, Tact & Trace Mirrors reinterpret the crystalline shapes of the past into contemporary reflective pieces. Refract Vases extend this vision, crafted sustainably by repurposing resin from the mirror production process. Together, these designs offer a tactile exploration of memory’s fleeting beauty.
what: Tact & Trace Mirrors and Refract Vases
when: 8-12 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 08:00 PM), 13 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 05:00 PM)
where: Tacchini Showroom, Largo Treves 5
image by Yiorgos Kaplanidis
ARCLINEA – 100 YEARS, 100 INGREDIENTS
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Arclinea presents 100 Years, 100 Ingredients, a tribute to nature and Italian culinary heritage through a striking photographic series by Amélie Ambroise. Showcasing 100 unique ingredients, the exhibition highlights the deep connection between food and design. The showcase also features iconic kitchen designs by Antonio Citterio and culminates in a commemorative book.
what: 100 Years, 100 Ingredients by Arclinea
when: 8-13 April 2025 (Tuesday, Wedensday, Friday, Saturday 10AM—9PM, Thursday 10AM—7PM , Sunday 10AM—6PM)
where: Arclinea, Via Durini 7, Milan
image courtesy of Arclinea
GROHE Aqua Gallery
The GROHE Aqua Gallery invites you to a unique exhibition showcasing a selection of products as both functional objects and crafted artifacts — bridging the relationship between humans, water, and the environment.
what: Grohe Aqua Gallery
when: 8-9 April 2025 (10:00AM-7:00PM), 10 April 2025 (10:00AM-4:00PM), 11-12 April 2025 (10:00AM-9:00PM), 13 April 2025 (10:00AM-6:00PM)
where: Garden Senato, Via Senato 14, Milan
image courtesy of GROHE
MASERATI x GIORGETTI
Maserati and Giorgetti present a collaboration, combining automotive innovation with interior design expertise. The Giorgetti Maserati Edition Interior Collection, inspired by Maserati’s Trident emblem, reflects a balance of craftsmanship and contemporary design, drawing from the elements of sea and wind. Alongside this, the Maserati Giorgetti Edition Grecale Folgore One-Off, a fully electric SUV developed through Maserati’s Fuoriserie customization program, features bespoke finishes and an interior crafted with Giorgetti’s premium materials.
what: Maserati x Giorgetti Collaboration
when: 8–13 April 2025
where: Maserati Milan Showroom, Viale di Porta Vercellina 16, Milan and Giorgetti Spiga Showroom, Via della Spiga 31, Milan
Giorgetti Maserati Edition, sketch by Giancarlo Bosio
Foscarini – CAOS PERFETTO
Foscarini presents CAOS PERFETTO, an exhibition showcasing the work of Italian artist Bennet Pimpinella at its city center showroom. Known for his intricate storytelling etched on film strips, Pimpinella explores themes of memory, perception, and chaos through a unique visual language.
what: CAOS PERFETTO by Foscarini
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Showroom Foscarini Spazio Monforte, Corso Monforte 19, Milan
image courtesy of Bennet Pimpinella
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
NILUFAR – REPERTORIO
Nilufar presents Repertorio, a dual-location exhibition under the curatorship of founder Nina Yashar, exploring scenography, craftsmanship, and the dialogue between past and future. At Nilufar Depot (Viale Lancetti), a five-act journey unfolds, featuring a striking metal-focused installation by Fosbury Architecture to mark the 10th anniversary of the space. New releases from Nilufar Edition are showcased in a dedicated display by Andrea Mancuso. Meanwhile, Nilufar Via della Spiga (Via della Spiga 32) hosts vintage masterpieces by George Nakashima alongside contemporary works by Andrea Mancuso, Maximilian Marchesani, and Etienne Marc, presented with new textiles by Colombian atelier Hechizoo. The exhibition meditates on humanity’s connection to nature, fragility, and resilience, using organic forms and earthy textures to create a tactile dialogue between material and meaning.
what: Repertorio by Nilufar
when: 7-13 April 2025 (Nilufar Depot) and 8-13 April 2025 (Nilufar Via della Spiga)
where: Nilufar Depot, Viale Lancetti 34 and Nilufar Via della Spiga, Via della Spiga 32, Milan
image courtesy of Nilufar
FONDAZIONE PRADA – typologien
Fondazione Prada presents Typologien, a comprehensive study dedicated to 20th-century German photography. Curated by Susanne Pfeffer, the exhibition examines the concept of ‘typology’ in photography, a principle drawn from botany, which groups and categorizes objects based on shared characteristics. Through this lens, the exhibition showcases over 600 works by 25 influential German photographers, including Bernd and Hilla Becher, Andreas Gursky, Thomas Ruff, and Gerhard Richter, among others.
what: Typologien: Photography in 20th-Century Germany
when: 3 April 3-14 July 2025
where: Fondazione Prada, Largo Isarco 2, Milan
Heinrich Riebesehl, Menschen Im Fahrstuhl, 20.11.1969 [People in the Elevator, 20.11.1969] 1969 Kicken Berlin © Heinrich Riebesehl, by SIAE 2025
Fondazione Prada – NADA
Fondazione Prada also presents NADA, a monographic exhibition by Belgian artist Thierry De Cordier, conceived for the Cisterna’s three spaces in Milan. The project brings together ten large-scale paintings from the NADA series, created between 1999 and 2025. Initially intended to erase the image of the crucifixion, these works evolved into an exploration of what De Cordier calls the ‘greatness of nothingness.’ The nearly monochrome paintings form a pictorial void, with NADA replacing the historical INRI inscription seen in depictions of the crucifixion. The exhibition’s spatial design transforms the Cisterna into a contemplative setting, with monumental triptych-like structures framing the works. At its center, Gran Nada (2007–12) invites reflection, reinforcing the series’ meditation on emptiness and the sublime.
what: NADA by Thierry De Cordier
when: 3 April – 29 September 2025
where: Fondazione Prada, Largo Isarco 2, Milan
image by Agostino Osio courtesy of Fondazione Prada
FONDAZIONE PRADA OSSERVATORIO – A Kind of Language
Fondazione Prada Osservatorio presents A Kind of Language, an exhibition curated by Melissa Harris exploring the creative process behind filmmaking through over 800 storyboards, moodboards, annotated scripts, and sketches from the late 1920s to today. Featuring works by directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Wes Anderson, Federico Fellini, Alfred Hitchcock, Hayao Miyazaki, and Martin Scorsese, the exhibition highlights storyboarding’s role in visual storytelling. Designed by Andrea Faraguna (Sub), the exhibition recreates storyboard artists’ workspaces, with drawing desk-inspired displays dedicated to individual films. A parallel film program at Fondazione Prada’s Cinema Godard and an accompanying publication in the Quaderni series complement the project.
what: A Kind of Language: Storyboards and Other Renderings for Cinema
when: 30 January – 8 September 2025
where: Fondazione Prada Osservatorio, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
image by Piercarlo Quecchia – DSL Studio courtesy of Fondazione Prada
Palazzo Citterio – La Grande Brera. A Community of Arts and Sciences
La Grande Brera. A Community of Arts and Sciences explores the evolution of Milan’s Brera complex over five centuries. Curated by Luca Molinari and set in Palazzo Citterio, the exhibition presents restored artworks, architectural history, and immersive installations. Designed by Francesco Librizzi, it highlights Brera’s cultural and intellectual legacy through collaborations with key Milanese institutions.
what: La Grande Brera. A Community of Arts and Sciences
when: until 13 April 2025
where: Palazzo Citterio, Via Brera 12, Milan
image courtesy of Palazzo Citterio
TRIENNALE – ETTORE SOTTSASS: ARCHITECTURES, LANDSCAPES, RUINS
Triennale Milano presents ETTORE SOTTSASS: ARCHITECTURES, LANDSCAPES, RUINS, an exhibition exploring Ettore Sottsass’s vision of architecture through a selection of drawings and sketches focused on architecture, landscapes, and ruins. Featuring works from his post-Memphis period, the exhibition is enriched with excerpts from his 1992 text Ruins, emphasizing his philosophy of prioritizing inhabited spaces over visual aesthetics. Set in Sala Sottsass, home to the permanent installation of Casa Lana, a faithfully reconstructed 1960s interior, the exhibition offers a deep dive into the architect’s artistic and conceptual approach.
what: ETTORE SOTTSASS: ARCHITECTURES, LANDSCAPES, RUINS
when: until 13 April 2025
where: Triennale di Milano, Viale Emilio Alemagna 6, Milan
image courtesy of Triennale Milano
ADI DESIGN MUSEUM – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: ITALY
ADI Design Museum presents Best of Both Worlds: Italy. Art and Design in Italy 1915 – 2025, an exploration of the enduring synergy between art and industry. Curated by Stefano Casciani, with exhibition design and graphics by Piero Lissoni/GraphX, the show traces Italian design’s cultural evolution—from Futurism to Pop, Radical movements to contemporary expressions. Featuring never-before-seen materials and iconic works, the exhibition highlights the continuous dialogue between design and the arts.
what: Best of Both Worlds: Italy by ADI Design Museum
when: Milan Design Week 2025
where: ADI Design Museum, Milan
image courtesy of ADI Design Museum
Pirelli HangarBicocca – ICARUS
Pirelli HangarBicocca hosts ICARUS, the first major European retrospective of Japanese artist Yukinori Yanagi, from March 27 to July 27, 2025. Featuring key works from the 1990s to today, the exhibition recontextualizes Yanagi’s monumental installations within the vast industrial spaces of the venue. Through dynamic, evolving compositions, ICARUS explores themes of nationalism, governance, and societal paradoxes, inviting viewers to reflect on the complexities of contemporary culture.
what: ICARUS by Yukinori Yanagi
when: 27 March – 27 July 2025
where: Pirelli HangarBicocca, Via Chiese 2, Milan
