GET READY FOR MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2025!
Milan Design Week 2025 is just around the corner, and designboom is here to guide you through this year’s most exciting events, exhibitions, and must-see installations! From April 8th to 13th, 2025, the world’s biggest design event once again transforms the streets of Milan into a celebration of creativity. Anchored by the prestigious Salone del Mobile, the week promises an electrifying mix of design, architecture, and innovation spread across the city.
Born in Milan in 1999, designboom remains at the forefront of sharing creative culture and insights from the city to the global design scene. This year, we continue our tradition of exclusive activations, kicking off with an Instagram takeover by Philippe Starck on April 7, where the legendary designer will guide us through his favorite Milan spots, latest projects, and collaborations. We’re also teaming up with Highsnobiety’s Not In Milan for a special showcase, THE TABLE LAMP – 6 WAYS, an exhibition exploring the evolution of a timeless design object. Meanwhile, at Giardino delle Arti, MCM and Pet Therapy debut a whimsical, pet-friendly furniture collection, with designboom joining a panel discussion on design, pets, and human connection.
From immersive experiences and installations to exclusive talks and pop-ups, our ultimate guide to Milan Design Week 2025 ensures you won’t miss a thing.
We’ll be updating this guide in real time, so stay tuned for the latest news, and don’t forget to follow our LIVE coverage on @milan.design.week.
illustration by Hara Nika
highlights by designboom
kicking off the week with starck!
Time for a reunion! Continuing with our beloved tradition, designboom and Philippe Starck will kick off Milan Design Week 2025 with an exclusive Instagram takeover. Starting on Monday, April 7, at 9:30 AM, the iconic designer will take us around Milan through designboom’s Instagram stories, making stops at his favorite places to visit in the city and introducing us to his latest projects and collaborations.
what: Philippe Starck x designboom at Milan Design Week
when: 7 April 2025 (9:30 AM)
where: all across Milan
image courtesy of Starck
designboom Joins Not In Milan by Highsnobiety
Classics Reinvented by Highsnobiety for Not In Milan is a celebration of design’s enduring power—where timeless objects are reimagined, reinterpreted, and placed on a cultural pedestal. The exhibition brings together a diverse group of partners, each exploring the emotional resonance of design by transforming iconic pieces into sculptural centerpieces within a gallery-inspired setting.
Blending heritage with contemporary culture, Classics Reinvented by Highsnobiety creates a dialogue between past and present—honoring the craftsmanship, materials, and stories that shape design legacies. Through playful, unexpected reinterpretations, partners challenge conventional narratives and expand the meaning of design classics.
Rooted in the spirit of Milan Design Week, this exhibition transforms icons of the past and future into cultural artifacts—where design, storytelling, and relevance converge against a distinctly Milanese backdrop.
The contributors include Bar Basso, Bloc Studios, Calcetto Eleganza, Cara Davide, designboom, Fila, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Levi’s, Mycoaudi, NM3, Parasite 2.0, Plastic, Slam Jam x Public Possesion, SMART, The Attico, UGG x Reese Cooper & Zanotta.
designboom presents six takes on the table lamp, spanning historical reissues, reinvented icons, and contemporary approaches in lighting design. Bringing together pieces by Milanese and international designers, THE TABLE LAMP – 6 WAYS focuses on a single, fundamental typology, showcasing how each designer has chosen to interpret it through their unique creative lens.
what: Not In Milan by Highsnobiety | RSVP here
when: 8-11 April 2025 (11:00AM – 18:00PM)
where: MAGMA, Via Vezza D’Oglio 14, Milan
image courtesy of Highsnobiety
MCM X PET THERAPY
MCM and Pet Therapy unveil a whimsical collection of sculptural, pet-friendly poufs shaped like cats and dogs. Crafted from MCM Visetos and outdoor fabric, these playful yet functional pieces merge luxury, design, and companionship. Set in Giardino delle Arti, an immersive installation transforms the space into a dreamlike fusion of furniture and art. Designed by 11-year-old Altea Biagetti with Atelier Biagetti, the collection reimagines home design with joy and nostalgia. Under Sung-Joo Kim’s creative direction, this collaboration blurs boundaries between play, emotion, and craftsmanship.
The launch will be accompanied by a special panel discussion moderated by designboom on Wednesday, April 9, exploring the evolving relationship between design, pets, and human connection. RSVP at mcm@emanuelaschmeidler.com to join us!
what: MCM X Pet Therapy – a design and fashion collaboration for pets
when: 7 April 2025 (preview by invitation), 8-13 April (10:00 AM-18:00 PM)
where: Giardino delle Arti, Via Palestro 8
image courtesy of MCM X Pet Therapy
CASSINA AND FORMAFANTASMA AT Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber
Formafantasma presents Staging Modernity, an installation and theatrical performance at Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber for Cassina. Directed by Fabio Cherstich, the project celebrates 60 years of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand Collection. Blending design, philosophy, and performance, the installation questions the dissonance between Modernist ideals and contemporary ecological thinking. Throughout the week, professional actors will perform texts by philosopher Emanuele Coccia, architect Andrés Jaque, and artist Feifei Zhou, creating an immersive exploration of modernity’s ideological and material impact.
what: Staging Modernity by Formafantasma for Cassina
when: 8-13 April 2025 (10:30-19:30)
where: Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, Via Larga 14, Milan
Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber | image courtesy of Formafantasma
SAINT LAURENT – CHARLOTTE PERRIAND
Curated by Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent – Charlotte Perriand is an exclusive Milan Design Week exhibition showcasing four rare furniture designs by Charlotte Perriand, created between 1943 and 1963. Previously existing only as single editions or sketches, these historic pieces have been meticulously reissued for the first time. Conceived to revive Perriand’s forgotten works, the project brings these masterpieces from private collections and archives into the public eye. Each design will be available as a made-to-order limited edition.
what: Saint Laurent – Charlotte Perriand
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Padiglione Visconti, Via Tortona 58, Milan
image courtesy of Saint Laurent
Philippe StarcK – WAR FLAGS
As part of Interni Cre-Action, Philippe Starck (with Babinet & Co) presents WAR FLAGS, an immersive installation at the Orto Botanico di Brera. Anticipating a future shaped by shifting global conflicts, Starck envisions a collection of insignias, flags, and armbands for the warriors of tomorrow. Oscillating between reality and dystopia, the project is a radical commentary on the forces shaping the emerging world order.
what: WAR FLAGS by Philippe Starck
when: April 7–17, 2025
where: Orto Botanico di Brera, Milan
image courtesy of Starck
Hermès
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Hermès presents a new setting at La Pelota, designed by Charlotte Macaux Perelman, architect and artistic director of the Hermès interior collections, with Alexis Fabry. The new creations can be discovered in suspended, almost colorless structures that cast a luminous glow on the floor.
Initially, the objects reveal themselves as emotions through the immateriality of their aura. The scenography is a discovery of the object, of the luminous vibration that makes it familiar.
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: La Pelota Jai Alai, Via Palermo 10, Milan
image courtesy of Hermès
The Balvenie x Samuel Ross – TRANSPOSITION
The Balvenie makes its debut at Milan Design Week 2025 in collaboration with Dr. Samuel Ross MBE and his atelier SR_A, presenting TRANSPOSITION—an immersive sculptural environment at The Old Foundry, Isola. Exploring the future of hospitality, TRANSPOSITION merges industrial craft with natural elements, reinterpreting The Balvenie Fifty Collection through bold, sculptural design. Elevated copper sculptures reflect the art of distillation, while mist, shadow, light, and sound create an unfiltered sensory journey. A sculptural copper bar serves The Balvenie’s finest expressions, enhancing the experience with bespoke glassware and personalized serves.
what: TRANSPOSITION by The Balvenie in collaboration with Dr. Samuel Ross and SR_A
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Historic Foundry, Isola District, Via Genova Thaon di Revel 21, Milano
The Balvenie x Samuel Ross Render Preview | image courtesy of The Balvenie
PRADA FRAMES – in transit
Now in its fourth edition, Prada Frames returns as a thought-provoking symposium exploring the intersection of design, culture, and society. Curated by Formafantasma, the 2025 edition, In Transit, investigates infrastructure as a fluid system that shapes movement—whether of people, goods, data, or power. Discussions take place in historically significant locations tied to mobility: the Arlecchino train, a 1950s design icon restored by Fondazione FS Italiane, and the Padiglione Reale, a former royal waiting area within Milan’s Central Station. Speakers include Paola Antonelli, Hito Steyerl, Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, Metahaven, and others, offering multidisciplinary perspectives on global logistics, digital revolutions, and the paradoxes of hypermobility.
what: Prada Frames 2025 – In Transit
when: 6-8 April 2025
where: Padiglione Reale & Arlecchino train, Milan’s Central Station, Piazza Luigi di Savoia 1
image courtesy of Prada
DRIFT x Audi – Drift Us
After a decade, DRIFT returns to Milan Design Week in collaboration with Audi to unveil Drift Us, an experiential installation at Audi House of Progress. Set in the courtyard of Portrait Milano Hotel, the site-specific installation explores the transformative power of wind, immersing visitors in a moving, interactive space that highlights the continuous dialogue between humanity and nature.
what: Drift Us by DRIFT and Audi
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia 11 (Main entrance) / S. Andrea 10 (Side entrance), Milan
image courtesy of DRIFT
Architonic Reimagined
Architonic is stepping into a new era, and DAAily platforms (designboom, Architonic, and ArchDaily) are kicking it off with an unforgettable party at Milan Design Week. Join industry leaders, creatives and design lovers at Vapore 1928 on 8 April for a night of inspiration, networking and celebration. With limited spots available, pre-registration is the only way to guarantee entry. Don’t miss this exclusive gathering of industry leaders, creatives and design lovers. Secure your ticket now and celebrate the future of design with us!
what: Architonic Reimagined – Celebrate with us!
when: 8 April 2025 (22:00PM-02:00PM)
where: VAPORE 1928, 20154
image courtesy of Architonic
FAIRS AND GROUP SHOWS
SALONE DEL MOBILE
The 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano returns with an exploration of the profound connections between humanity and design. Taking place from April 8th to 13th, 2025, this year’s fair spotlights Euroluce, the biennial lighting exhibition, alongside installations, conferences, and workshops aimed at transforming perceptions of space and interiors. A standout feature of the 2025 edition is Mother, an installation by acclaimed artist Robert Wilson, known for blending light with diverse art forms. Additionally, the fair launches the new Thought for Humans communication campaign, featuring evocative photography by Bill Durgin that highlights the intimate relationship between human bodies, materials, and design.
what: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Fiera Milano Rho, 20017 Rho MI
image courtesy of Salone del Mobile.Milano
fuorisalone
Fuorisalone 2025 embraces Mondi Connessi (Connected Worlds), a theme exploring the interactivity and immersion of design in a hyper-connected era. This edition delves into how design fosters relationships—between physical and digital realms, diverse cultures, humans and the environment, and individuals within communities. Through immersive installations, AI-driven experiences, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Fuorisalone 2025 highlights how design can shape inclusive, sustainable, and interconnected futures.
what: Fuorisalone 2025 – Mondi Connessi (Connected Worlds)
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Various locations across Milan
image by Silvia Badalotti courtesy of Fuorisalone
BRERA DESIGN DISTRICT
For its 16th edition, Brera Design District aligns with Connected Worlds, the theme of Fuorisalone 2025. With over 290 events, including 204 permanent showrooms and new openings, Brera continues to be a key destination during Milan Design Week.
what: Brera Design Week 2025 – Connected Worlds
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Brera Design District, Milan
image courtesy of Brera Design Week
moscapartnerS variations
For Milan Design Week 2025, MoscaPartners returns with Moscapartners Variations at the historic Palazzo Litta. This year’s theme explores migrations as a force for connection and cultural innovation, emphasizing the exchange of ideas, traditions, and knowledge that drive design forward.
As part of Moscapartners Variations 2025, MoscaPartners presents Nobody Owns the Land: Earth, Forest, Mahk, a site-specific installation by South Korean architect Byoung Soo Cho in the Main Courtyard. The work examines the relationship between humans and the earth through three interconnected elements: Earth, a suspended platform of red earth contrasting with the Milanese sky; Forest, abstract paintings blending earth and ink across the courtyard’s columns; and Mahk, an expression of Korean imperfection through handcrafted Mahksabal ceramics. Each component reflects a different design variation, from material experimentation to artistic abstraction, reinforcing the dialogue between nature, culture, and contemporary design.
what: Moscapartners Variations 2025 featuring Nobody Owns the Land by Byoung Soo Cho
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta, Milan
image courtesy of MoscaPartners
ISOLA DESIGN FESTIVAL
Isola Design Festival 2025 returns for its 9th edition at Milan Design Week. This year’s theme, Design is Human, explores the vital role of people in the design process, emphasizing well-being for humans and the planet. The festival showcases international designers, studios, and makers, highlighting social impact, environmental responsibility, and the fusion of digital and artisanal techniques. BasicVillage, a revitalized factory, becomes a creative hub hosting exhibitions curated by Isola’s team: Conscious Objects, Isola Design Gallery, and Openspace. Isola also presents Rasa – The Indian Collective at VIAFARINI. The festival transforms the Isola neighborhood into a dynamic design hub featuring talks, workshops, guest exhibitions, and installations.
what: Isola Design Festival 2025
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: BasicVillage, Via dell’Aprica 12, Milan
image courtesy of Isola Design Festival
Masterly – The Dutch in Milano
Returning to the heart of Milan, Masterly – The Dutch in Milano showcases the best of Dutch design, artisan craftsmanship, and innovation. Set within the historic Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, the Dutch Pavilion presents a curated selection of design, fashion, and photography, highlighting the Netherlands’ creative identity.
what: Masterly – The Dutch in Milano 2025
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, Piazza del Duomo, Milan
image courtesy of Masterly – The Dutch in Milano
ALCOVA
For its ninth edition, Alcova expands across four extraordinary locations in Varedo, transforming historic and industrial spaces into a dynamic platform for contemporary design. Alongside Villa Borsani and Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, this year introduces the former SNIA Factory and Pasino Glasshouses, where nature and architecture intertwine to create immersive, site-specific installations.
what: Alcova 2025
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Villa Borsani, Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Former SNIA Factory, Pasino Glasshouses – Varedo, Milan
Pasino Glasshouse | image by Piergiorgio Sorgetti
5vie
For its 12th edition, 5VIE Design Week presents Invisible Harmonies, an immersive exploration of the unseen forces that shape form, meaning, and intuition in design. This year, the event redefines beauty beyond aesthetics, viewing design as a language of resonance—where objects become nodes in a hidden network of balance and connection. Continuing its role as both a design district and cultural producer, 5VIE curates eight original productions in collaboration with international creatives, alongside exhibitions from independent studios, companies, and designers. A major highlight of 2025 is the expansion of its exhibition itinerary to Cavallerizze at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology, enriching its historic venues at Palazzo Correnti and SIAM.
what: 5VIE Design Week 2025 – Invisible Harmonies
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: 5VIE District, Milan
image courtesy of 5VIE Design Week
DOPPIA FIRMA – DOUBLE SIGNATURE PROJECT 2025
Now in its ninth edition, Doppia Firma – Double Signature Project continues to celebrate the fusion of design innovation and master craftsmanship. By pairing designers and artists with expert artisans, the project creates unexpected, one-of-a-kind works that bridge contemporary creativity and traditional savoir-faire.
what: Doppia Firma – Double Signature Project 2025
when: 8-13 April 2025
where: Villa Mozart, Via Mozart 9, Milan
ARTEMEST – L’APPARTAMENTO AT PALAZZO DONIZETTI
For its third edition, L’Appartamento by Artemest moves to the historic Palazzo Donizetti, opening its doors to Milan Design Week for the first time. This immersive showcase of Italian craftsmanship brings together six visionary designers—Brigette Romanek, Meyer Davis, Nebras Aljoaib, Simone Haag, 1508 London, and Champalimaud—who reinterpret tradition through bespoke designs.
what: L’Appartamento by Artemest
when: Milan Design Week 2025
where: Palazzo Donizetti, Via Donizetti 48, Milan
Palazzo Donizetti | image courtesy of Artemest
capsule plaza
Returning for its third edition, Capsule Plaza continues to redefine Milan Design Week with an expanded global reach. Co-curated by founder Alessio Ascari and architect Paul Cournet, the 2025 edition explores Expanded Living—a vision of design as a total experience, reshaping domesticity and lifestyles through hybrid habitats. Set across Spazio Maiocchi and two new satellite venues in Porta Venezia, the exhibition features leading names such as HEM feat. Formafantasma, STONE ISLAND feat. Friendly Pressure, HUMANRACE feat. USM Haller, PAN x NIKE, and special projects by Konstantin Grcic and Harry Nuriev & Tyler Billinger, among others. Alongside installations, Capsule Plaza hosts a dynamic program of talks, workshops, and pop-ups, transforming design into a multisensory cultural experience.
what: Capsule Plaza – Expanded Living
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 3–5–7–8, Milan – Satellite Venue 1, Via Achille Maiocchi 23, Milan – Satellite Venue 2, Piazza Risorgimento 8, Milan
image courtesy of Capsule Plaza
House of Switzerland Milano
Returning for its third edition, House of Switzerland Milano celebrates collaboration as a driving force in design. Showcasing Swiss creativity through a collective exhibition, it brings together independent designers, studios, universities, brands, and institutions to highlight how partnership shapes both the creative industry and Switzerland’s identity.
what: House of Switzerland Milano 2025
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Casa degli Artisti, Corso Garibaldi 89/A, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, Milan
image courtesy of House of Switzerland Milano
events, exhibitions and installations
Alessi – The Last Pot
Alessi’s Il Tornitore Matto, conceived by Alberto Alessi and Giulio Iacchetti, returns to Fuorisalone with The Last Pot, a collection of funeral urns designed by leading international creatives, including Michael Anastassiades, Audrey Large, David Chipperfield, Daniel Libeskind, Naoto Fukasawa, Philippe Starck, and more. Curated by Studio Giulio Iacchetti, the exhibition offers a reflective space, accompanied by a book published by Corraini, edited by Federica Sala, and art-directed by Studio Marziale—exploring themes of life, remembrance, and continuity.
what: The Last Pot by Alessi
when: 8-12 April 2025 (10:00AM – 19:00 PM)
where: Biblioteca Ostinata, Via Osti 6, Milan
image courtesy of Alessi
IKEA – DO SOMETHING. CHANGE EVERYTHING.
Celebrating 30 years at Milan Design Week, IKEA returns with Do Something. Change Everything., an immersive exhibition exploring how small actions drive meaningful change. Designed in collaboration with architect Midori Hasuike and spatial designer Emerzon, the showcase also marks the official unveiling of the new STOCKHOLM collection—blending high-quality Scandinavian design with affordability.
what: IKEA – Do Something. Change Everything.
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Tehona, Via Vigevano 18, Milan
the IKEA exhibition space, Tehona, Via Vigevano 18 | image courtesy of IKEA
Google – Making the Invisible Visible
Google debuts Making the Invisible Visible at Milan Design Week, an immersive exhibition exploring the intersection of light, space, and technology. Co-created by Ivy Ross, Google’s Chief Design Officer of Consumer Devices, and artist Lachlan Turczan, the installation transforms abstract concepts into multisensory experiences, challenging perceptions of form and materiality. Through sculpted light, the exhibition reimagines a future where design is shaped by energy and perception rather than physical mass.
what: Making the Invisible Visible by Google and Lachlan Turczan
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Garage 21, Milan
image courtesy of Lachlan Turczan
MIU MIU LITERARY CLUB – A WOMAN’S EDUCATION
Returning for its second edition, the Miu Miu Literary Club 2025 explores themes of girlhood, love, and sex education through the works of Simone de Beauvoir and Fumiko Enchi. Over two days, interdisciplinary female voices will engage in conversations and live performances, reinterpreting these literary icons while reinforcing Miu Miu’s commitment to contemporary thought and culture.
what: Miu Miu Literary Club 2025 – A Woman’s Education
when: 9-10 April 2025
where: Circolo Filologico Milanese, Via Clerici 10, Milan
image courtesy of Miu Miu
LAVAZZA – SOURCE OF PLEASURE
Lavazza, in collaboration with Brazilian architect Juliana Lima Vasconcellos, presents Source of Pleasure, a multi-sensory installation exploring the essence of coffee. Taking center stage in the courtyard of Palazzo del Senato, this evocative experience celebrates Lavazza’s 130th anniversary. Set against the historic colonnade, Vasconcellos’ monumental 18-meter structure evokes the depth and warmth of coffee tones, immersing visitors in a collected, almost sacred atmosphere. Through Source of Pleasure, Lavazza intertwines its heritage and future, offering an artistic and sensorial journey into the world of coffee.
what: Source of Pleasure by Lavazza
when: 6–13 April 2025
where: Palazzo del Senato, Milan
image courtesy of Lavazza
Aesop – The Second Skin
As the official Sensory Patron of Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025, Aesop presents The Second Skin, an immersive installation exploring the connection between dermis and design. Set within the atmospheric Chiesa del Carmine, the installation draws inspiration from Milanese entryways and the skin’s protective properties. Using Aesop’s Eleos Aromatique Hand Balm as a conceptual mortar, the space is infused with an intriguing clove-based scent, creating a multisensory experience.
what: Aesop – The Second Skin
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Chiesa del Carmine, Milan
image courtesy of Aesop
Yves Salomon
Yves Salomon introduces Yves Salomon Editions, a new design initiative led by Marcellin Boyer. Following a 2024 collaboration with Pierre Chapo Créations, the 2025 edition brings two visionary partnerships to Salone del Mobile in Milan. The event marks the start of this major launch with the reveal the inaugural chapter of a long term collaboration with Milanese design duo Dimore Studio, who unveil a collection inspired by some of the most striking original pieces by Carlo Bugatti. Yves Salomon Éditions also presents a collection of shearling intarsia objects with the French decorator Pierre Marie.
what: Yves Salomon Éditions and Pierre Marie
when: 7-9 April 2025
where: Via Santo Spirito 7, Milan
what: Yves Salomon Éditions and Dimore Studio
when: 7-12 April 2025
where: Teatro Arsenale, via Cesare Correnti 11, Milan
image courtesy of Yves Salomon
OBJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST – SOFT HORIZONS AT ALCOVA
Set within the newly unveiled Glasshouses of Alcova, Soft Horizons is an immersive installation by Objects of Common Interest that reimagines Greek marble in a space of light and transparency. Exploring material memory and transformation, the installation presents marble fragments reshaped and reassembled, floating with unexpected lightness and responding to human presence. Suspended above, a luminous disc connects the installation to its geological origins, evoking the marble’s journey of dissolution, crystallization, and rebirth. This initiative, supported by Enterprise Greece and the Greek Marble Association, promotes the legacy of Greek marble under the brand Greek Marble | Then. Now. Forever., showcasing its enduring strength and evolving craftsmanship. The installation is also supported by leading Greek marble producers and exporters, listed in alphabetical order: Dionyssomarble, FHL | Kiriakidis , Iktinos Hellas, John Papagiannoulis Bros, Marble Sachanas , Marmyk Iliopoulos, and Stonegroup International.
what: SOFT HORIZONS by Objects of Common Interest
when: 07-13 April 2025 (11AM-7PM)
where: Alcova, Passino Glasshouses
image by Yiorgos Kaplanidis
Romantic Brutalism: A Journey into Polish Craft and Design
Presented by Visteria Foundation and curated by Federica Sala, Romantic Brutalism explores the evolution of Polish craft and design, blending historical influences like brutalism, romanticism, and folk traditions with contemporary creativity. Featuring 23 designers, the exhibition highlights materials such as wood, glass, ceramics, and textiles in a theatrical setting by Zuza Paradowska (Paradowski Studio). Organized with support from the Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the exhibition debuts at Milan Design Week before traveling to Warsaw’s Gawroński Villa, the future home of Visteria Foundation.
what: Romantic Brutalism
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Viale di Porta Vercellina 11, Milano
MDW2025 Project Set up by Zuza Paradowska of Paradowski Studio | image courtesy of Paradowski Studio
MycoWorks at Labò Cultural Project
MycoWorks unveils an exclusive design collection crafted with Reishi™, a luxurious mycelium-based material. Showcasing the work of Studio Tooj and Fanny Perrier, the exhibition aligns with this year’s theme, Crafting Tomorrow, Rising Ideas, exploring the future of sustainable materials in design.
what: MycoWorks Reishi™ design collection debut
when: 6-11 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 19:00PM)
where: Fondazione Rodolfo Ferrari, Via Biella 6, Milan
image courtesy of Studio Tooj
101010 by LAYER at 10 Corso Como
LAYER, the internationally acclaimed design studio led by Benjamin Hubert, launches an immersive exhibition titled 101010. This landmark exhibition celebrates LAYER’s 10-year anniversary with a curated retrospective of the studio’s decade-long work, alongside the thought-provoking 101010 collection. The new collection features six innovative social design prototypes created in collaboration with leading design and fashion brands that LAYER has partnered with over the past decade, including RAEBURN, Kvadrat, Muuto, and Andreu World.
what: 101010 – LAYER x 10 Corso Como
when: 7-13 April 2025 (10:30am- 8:30pm)
where: 10 Corso Como Project Room, Milan
image courtesy of LAYER
Studio Yellowdot and Eggs Milano – BREAKING THE SHELL
Studio Yellowdot and Eggs Milano team up for Breaking the Shell, an immersive culinary-meets-design experience at Milan Design Week 2025. Known for their playful yet functional approach, Studio Yellowdot transformσ Eggs Milano—Chef Barbara Agosti’s celebrated restaurant dedicated to egg-based cuisine—into a living installation. The collaboration debuts the Hatch floor lamp, a large-scale piece crafted from recycled eggshells, alongside a new seasonal menu inspired by the same concept of sustainability and reinvention.
what: Breaking the Shell – Studio Yellowdot x Eggs Milano
when: 7-13 April 2025
where: Eggs Milano, Via Solferino, 35, 20121 Milan
image courtesy of Studio Yellowdot x Eggs Milano
Christofle x Charlotte Chesnais – CARROUSEL
Christofle partners with jewelry designer Charlotte Chesnais to unveil CARROUSEL, a flatware collection and case. Seamlessly blending Chesnais’ sculptural aesthetic with Christofle’s centuries-old savoir-faire, the collection transforms jewelry-inspired curves into a shared dining experience. CARROUSEL redefines tableware, bridging tradition and contemporary elegance.
what: CARROUSEL by Christofle x Charlotte Chesnais
when: 7 April 2025 (14:00 PM-19:30 PM)
where: Sant Ambroeus, Corso Giacomo Matteotti 7, Milan
Range Rover – Futurespective: Connected Worlds
For the first time, Range Rover debuts a landmark installation at Milan Design Week, celebrating its 55-year design legacy. In collaboration with California-based design studio NUOVA, Futurespective: Connected Worlds is an immersive experience set within the 18th-century Palazzo Belgioioso, exploring the brand’s evolution from 1970 to today. This two-part installation juxtaposes a 1970s dealership with a contemporary vision of Range Rover, visually narrating its journey through time. Featuring bespoke scents by Aeir, custom-designed furniture, and an integrated soundscape, the experience reimagines luxury through a cinematic lens.
what: Futurespective: Connected Worlds by Range Rover x NUOVA
when: 7–11 April 2025
where: Palazzo Belgioioso 2, Milan
image courtesy of Range Rover
Vans Presents Checkered Future: Frequency Manifest – An installation from OTW by Vans and Willo Perron
Designed by Willo Perron, with sound by Tim Hecker, CHECKERED FUTURE: Frequency Manifest is an immersive installation that seamlessly transports guests from Vans storied past to a visionary future. The experience highlights the brand’s global influence and commitment to innovation at the intersection of culture and industry.
The installation explores the visual architecture of sound, presenting the physical manifestation of invisible elements such as frequencies, waves, and vibrations. These elements directly inspire the creation of the Old Skool 36 FM—OTW’s latest offering and the debut release in the ‘Future Make’ platform. Featuring a reinterpreted waffle pattern, componentized cupsole construction, lofted engineered-knit upper and tongue, and 3D-injected TPU structural side stripe, it’s a future forward evolution of the original.
what: Vans Presents Checkered Future: Frequency Manifest – An installation from OTW by Vans and Willo Perron
when: 8-13 April 2025 (10AM-9:30PM)
where: Triennale di Milano, Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
image courtesy of Vans
Atelier de Troupe – INTERMEZZO
Atelier de Troupe collaborates with studioutte to present INTERMEZZO, an exhibition that explores presence and absence through a cinematic yet understated narrative. Featuring a new collection, a carpet designed with cc-tapis, and artworks by Truls Blaasmo, the space invites visitors into a liminal world where process and completion converge. Through light, texture, and storytelling, INTERMEZZO transforms design into an immersive experience.
what: INTERMEZZO by Atelier de Troupe
when: 4-13 April 2025
where: Foro Bonaparte 69, Milan
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
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
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: 7 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), 8–9 April 2025 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 10–12 April 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:00 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
NOT COMPROMISED
Following its success at Milan Design Week 2024, NOT COMPROMISED returns with two new versions of the ELEPHANT FOOTPRINT seat—continuing its bold exploration of design, nature, and spirituality.
Crafted from sustainable materials—including elephant dung, shells, sand, and natural dyes—these seats embody the studio’s vision of redefining social paradigms through art, design, and architecture.
For 2025, ELEPHANT FOOTPRINT debuts in two distinct iterations: a limited edition of 10 pieces, featuring organic brick plates on wooden bases with cut-out handles and a low backrest, and a handcrafted wooden version, also with a low backrest. Both designs emphasize material innovation while staying true to the project’s ethos of conscious, thought-provoking design.
what: NOT COMPROMISED
when: 7-13 April 2025
image courtesy of NOT COMPROMISED
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
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
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
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
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, L.go Isarco, 2, 20139 Milan
Heinrich Riebesehl, Menschen Im Fahrstuhl, 20.11.1969 [People in the Elevator, 20.11.1969] 1969 Kicken Berlin © Heinrich Riebesehl, by SIAE 2025
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
As always, we’re teaming up with Architonic and ArchDaily to bring you comprehensive coverage of Salone del Mobile 2025 and the many city-wide events of Milan Design Week. From key highlights at the fair to must-see exhibitions and installations, we’ll keep you updated with curated insights, interviews, and standout designs from this year’s edition.
