EverythinK is design: it is the theme chosen for the new edition of Milan Design Week 2024 (15-21 April 2024) by the Porta Venezia district, the most experimental and inclusive. It is also called “The other district” and from the name it is already clear how, since its foundation, it has always wanted to present itself as the address not to be missed for all lovers of “other” design, that is, different, experimental, contemporary and inclusive.
The surroundings of the homonymous area, at the end of Corso Venezia and the beginning of Corso Buenos Aires – a neighborhood famous for its Liberty architecture as well as vibrant nightlife, and home to galleries and design studios – take inspiration from its 2024 theme and transform it into a kaleidoscope of events. Numerous installations, solo and group exhibitions, experimental collections, and new projects by emerging young talents will be showcased, made with diverse materials, from ancient ones like clay to eco-friendly ones like recycled metal. And not only that, spaces usually closed to the public, studios, and foundations will reopen: here’s our not-to-miss best of.
WHAT TO SEE
BOON_EDITIONS – new collections
The new collections produced by Boon_Editions are signed by Pieter Maes, Stefano Giacomello, Atelier Pendhapa, and Tom Hancocks, a French publisher that creates furnishings and complements finding an ideal meeting point between design and architecture.
Fuorisalone: Via Melzo 12 Milano – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 14-19, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – boon-editions.com
COLLECTION PARTICULIERE – new collections
The French publisher celebrates its 10 years of activity by presenting the new Natural Disco collection inside the spaces of Fondazione Mudima. Among the novelties is the sculpted Clover table, born from the collaboration between Yabu Pushelberg and Collection Particulière.
Fuorisalone: Fondazione Mudima – Via Alessandro Tadino 26 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 15-20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – collection-particuliere.fr
CONSOLATO CECO – new collections exhibition
Students from the Faculty of Multimedia Communication of the University Tomáš Baťa in Zlín, together with four other universities worldwide, present the exhibition “Identity” at the Czech Consulate, showcasing new projects and installations.
Fuorisalone: Consulate General of the Czech Republic – Via Giovanni Battista Morgagni 20 – M1 Porta Venezia/M1 Lima
Dates and times: April 16-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm – identityproject.cz
GUERRIERO&NESTA – new collections
Colorful cushions, plates, vases, and chairs: a new collection of complements arises from the collaboration between Alessandro Guerriero and Vito Nesta, to be discovered in the exhibition “Nella pancia del Guerriero” curated by Sara Ricciardi.
Fuorisalone: Spazio Vito Nesta – Via Ferrante Aporti 16 – M2/M3 Stazione Centrale
Dates and times: April 15-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm – vitonesta.com
HYDRO – new collections
Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland has selected Inga Sempé, Max Lamb, Andreas Engesvik, Shane Schneck, Rachel Griffin, John Tree, and Philippe Malouin to create new furnishings in recycled aluminum produced by Hydro, a Norwegian company world leader in aluminum and renewable energy, presented in the exhibition “100R”.
Fuorisalone: Spazio Maiocchi – Via Maiocchi 7 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – hydro.com
INSPIRED IN BARCELONA: TERRA ROSSA – exhibition
Curated by Apartamento Studios and Júlia Esqué, a collective involving 16 artists and designers from Catalonia interprets the classic Spanish jug cantir with new artifacts, exhibited in a large scenographic pyramid.
Fuorisalone: Casa Nervesa – Via Giuseppe Sirtori 26 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm;
April 21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm – inspiredinbarcelona.com
IVAN PIETRO SILENTE – exhibition
Galleria Matria presents the first solo exhibition in Italy by artist Ivan Prieto, featuring a selection of never-before-exhibited works. The artist, born in Spain in 1978, explores the human figure from perspectives that evoke surrealistic aesthetics, with connections to freak culture and cinematic references.
Fuorisalone: Galleria Matria – Via Melzo 34 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm – galleriamatria.it
KRISTIINA LASSUS and ANNE KYYRö QUINN – new collections
Kristiina Lassus’ carpets and Anne Kyyrö Quinn’s sound-absorbing panels are exhibited together in Soperga 18 Design Gallery, an ideal coexistence of textile elements that not only decorate but also modulate sounds by attenuating noises with decorative graphics and patterns.
Fuorisalone: Design Gallery – Via Soperga 18 – M1 Piazzale Loreto
Dates and times: April 16-20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm – kristiinalassus.com – annekyyroquinn.com
LASVIT – new collections
Lasvit, a leader in glasswork, presents the exhibition “Re/Creation” at Palazzo Isimbardi, with a monumental fused glass installation to enhance the brand’s mastery and its innovative approach to design, architecture, and glass production.
Fuorisalone: Palazzo Isimbardi – Corso Monforte 35 – M4 Tricolore
Dates and times: April 16-20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm;
April 21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm – lasvit.com
MARIMEKKO – exhibition
The Finnish brand celebrates the 60th anniversary of Unikko, one of its most iconic patterns reproduced on prints and ceramics, with the “Bar Unikko” project, a real coffee bar in collaboration with Apartamento magazine.
Fuorisalone: Via Antonio Stoppani 15 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-21, 2024, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm – marimekko.com
MEET – exhibition
The exhibition “To the edge of matter. An unforgettable journey,” curated by Migliore+Servetto for NEUTRA, is an immersive journey showcasing furnishings by atelier oï, Draw studio, Foster + Partners, Gabriele e Oscar Buratti, Mario Bellini, Migliore+Servetto, Nespoli Novara, and Zaha Hadid Architects.
Fuorisalone: Viale Vittorio Veneto 2 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm – meetcenter.it
NOOK – new collections
Nook, born from an idea by Mara Bragagnolo, creates and exhibits innovative furnishings inspired by the Montessori methodology, with an inclusive approach specially designed to meet the diverse needs and activities of autistic children.
Fuorisalone: Biblioteca Venezia – Via Paolo Frisi 2/4 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 16-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – marabragagnolo.com
PISCINA COZZI – exhibition
Piscina Cozzi, built in 1934 as Italy’s first covered pool, is now managed by Milanosport S.p.A, which during the design week opens the former public baths to the public, located on the lower floor of the pool, still rich in charm with mosaics set in the original marble.
Fuorisalone: Piscina Cozzi – Viale Tunisia 35 Milano – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 15-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – milanosport.it
RAFFLES – exhibition
Raffles is the Milanese headquarters of the International Design Institute and participates in the design week with an exhibition rich in shows and multidisciplinary activities that interpret the ongoing changes in the design world.
Fuorisalone: Viale Felice Casati 16 – M1 Porta Venezia
Dates and times: April 15-21, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – rafflesmilano.it
The cover image features a detail of “In the eyes of AI” by Viktoria Kolesarova – Identity Exhibition – Czech Consulate.
