The Museo Diocesano in Milan sets up one of these exhibitions each year around Christmas and Easter: they feature a singular work from a major artist, and dive deep into the understanding of this work, often pairing it with the interpretation of contemporary artists. Last year, I talked about Beato Angelico‘s Childhood of Christ, and […]
A werewolf story by Alexandre Dumas père. Chapter VIII: Thibault’s Wishes The widow, on perceiving the effect which the sight of the soldiers advancing towards the mill had upon Landry, was almost as frightened as the lad himself. “Ah, dear God!” she cried, “what is the matter, my poor Landry?” “Say, what is the matter?” asked […]
If you want to do something different and you like discovering lesser-known places, you can’t miss the Hundredicrafts exhibition called Adorned Dancer of Eastern Screen, set on the side of the City’s Castle in Via Quintino Sella 4. This exhibition showcases a series of screens meticulously crafted using various intangible cultural heritage techniques, complemented by […]
Aside from the running shoe I talked about yesterday, the Triennale also offers a nice collaboration between Ruffino, a renowned Italian winery established in 1877 in Pontassieve, near Florence, and a group of designers. ORObyRUFFINO is their walk-through exhibition launched in 2024 and continuing into 2025, and celebrating the intersection of fine wine, Italian design, […]
Have you ever been inside the technical sole of a running shoe? This is the experience subtly offered by Willo Perron for Vans in the “Checkered Future” installation at the Triennale Milano for the Design Week. Through a stunning mixture of lights, sounds, smoke and moving mirrors, the experience is well worth the wait. Video […]
The Balvenie, renowned Scottish distillery, debuts at the Milan Design Week 2025 by collaborating with British artist and designer Dr. Samuel Ross MBE and his studio SR_A. The immersive installation “TRANSPOSITION” explores the future of hospitality, combining industrial craftsmanship and natural elements in the stunning setting of the Napoleonian Foundries at 21 Via Thaon di […]
If you spend half an hour queuing for something, make sure it’s to see NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti students and their Design for the Moon in the main courtyard of the Statale University. From accessories that remove moon dust to small gardens from the homesick, from portable showers to compact meals that turn […]
Lexus surprises with a series of collaborative installations where you can share your heartbeat, create a star with your body energy and give birth to a butterfly with a blow of your breath. The installation is part of the Superdesign Show at Superstudio Più, via Tortona 27, at the heart of one of the very […]
One thing for your mind If you only have time for one thing, make sure it’s Double Vision, a joint installation between BLOND and Harry’s, respectively a design studio based in London and a company manufacturing grooming and shaving products. The installation, held in the spaces of Falegnameria Cavalloni in Via Palermo 8 (Brera Design […]
Qualche giorno fa ho pubblicato una prima selezione di eventi che hanno catturato la mia attenzione in relazione al tema “Mondi Connessi” di questo fuorisalone. Oggi vi propongo invece una selezione di eventi un po’ più tradizionali… o almeno tradizionali per me. Design ad alta tecnologia Design for the Moon “Design for the Moon” è […]