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Brera Design Week 2025
The design event that confirms Brera as a reference point in Milan, from 7 to 13 April
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Essential events in the district, selected by our staff.
Upcoming events
Christmas Concert
Via Filodrammatici, 2
There is no Christmas without music! The most exciting and eagerly awaited month of the year is coming to town to be celebrated together in the company of concerts, carols and Christmas soundtracks for all tastes. A journey through the melodies of tradition, the perfect setting for such a magical time of year. The Christmas concert at the Teatro alla Scala is entrusted to the baton of maestro Daniele Gatti and takes place on 21 December 2024 at 20:00 with Petite Messe Solennelle by Gioacchino Rossini. The concert is streamed live on the LaScalaTv platform.
Private Atlas - Chiara Dynys
Via Monte di Pietà, 23
The next solo exhibition by Chiara Dynys, Private Atlas, will be an anthology-style project, structured in twelve episodes. It will be an exhibition over time, curated by Alessandro Castiglioni. For the first time, BUILDINGBOX will dedicate a monographic exhibition, lasting one year, to a single artist, presenting twelve different installations specifically designed for the exhibition space.
Private Atlas - Chiara Dynys
L’invenzione del secolo: la prospettiva
Via Rovello, 2
Piccolo Teatro Grassi hosts a lecture on the evolution of art, with a focus on the 15th century and Giotto‘s intuition regarding pictorial depth.
This idea became a revolution thanks to Filippo Brunelleschi‘s studies and Leon Battista Alberti‘s theory of perspective, which radically changed art, influencing artists such as Masaccio, Donatello, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci.
Artists and patrons: touring the Italian courts
Via Rovello, 2
The Piccolo Teatro Grassi hosts a lecture with Stefano Zuffi on the evolution of art, with a focus on the 15th century and the blossoming of Italian courts dominated by ambitious lords who were both patrons of the arts and leaders of wars.
This period of Italian polycentrism is characterised by a competition for luxury, style and refined works of art, with protagonists such as the Visconti, Sforza and Gonzaga families.
E nei dipinti spuntò una nuova luce
Via Rovello, 2
The Piccolo Teatro Grassi is hosting a lecture by Stefania Buganza on the evolution of art, with a focus on the 15th century and the importance of light in the painting of the period, which became fundamental in restoring volume and depth to figures.
Masterpieces such as those by van Eyck and Piero della Francesca. In the following decades, the evolution of light would influence masters such as Mantegna, Leonardo and Bellini, shaping the poetics of the Renaissance.
Ongoing events and exhibitions
Monumental
Corso di Porta Nuova, 38
Cardi Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of MONUMENTAL, a group exhibition that presents band highlights the impact of poor materials and essential gestures. The exhibition is spread over two floors: the ground floor will display impressive sculptures by Jannis Kounellis, accompanied by works on canvas by Alighiero Boetti, Mario Merz and Giuseppe Penone. The first floor will host a multi-panel installation by Luciano Fabro, one of the founders of Arte Povera.
Does water have a space in water?
Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, angolo, Corso Garibaldi, 89/A
Sofiya Chotyrbok‘s work explores memory as a living, fluid material, a bridge between past and future. Does water have a space in water?, a site-specific video-performance, weaves together personal memories and universal reflections on migrant identity, using water as a symbol of connection and transformation.
Suggestions
Via Brera, 2
The Anna Maria Consadori Gallery will open the new exhibition Suggestions on Thursday, 21st of November 2024.
Terracotta for Eternity
Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12
The exhibition recounts an era of great artistic and spiritual splendour through terracotta sculpture, revealing stories of devotion and craftsmanship that capture the spirit of the Chinese dynasties.
Dignitaries, warriors, horses and ritual objects embody an aesthetic rich in symbolism and Buddhist influences, with a focus on the Tang era.
Escape Brera... Solve the riddle!
Via Brera, 26
An interactive adventure among enigmas and masterpieces, where children will discover the secrets hidden in paintings, guided by experts. Observing colours, materials and perspectives, they will learn to interpret the artists’ choices and understand the emotions they arouse. An engaging experience, designed for young people aged 9 to 12.
Matteotti and Milan
Via Borgonuovo, 23
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the murder of Giacomo Matteotti, the Anna Kuliscioff Foundation organizes, in collaboration with the Civiche Raccolte Storiche, an exhibition which aims to investigate his relationship with the city of Milan.
The five senses in Brera
Via Brera, 26
An immersive museum experience for the little ones, with games involving the 5 senses.
Children will explore through sight, touch and smell, stimulating curiosity and creating a special bond with art. An adventure designed to have fun while learning, dedicated to children aged 5 to 8.
Winter Pop-Up
Via Statuto, 12
Throughout December, the Winter Pop-Up in Via Statuto is transformed into an experiential space dedicated to jewellery, beauty care, accessories and clothing.
Starring BON.VI, Chiara Luppi, & Guests and Lablosina. In addition, every week until the end of the month, new brands will take turns in displaying and selling.
Salita alle Merlate panoramiche
Piazza Castello
The Climb to the Panoramic Walkways allows visitors to explore the defensive system of the Sforza Castle. From this privileged vantage point, one can admire the entire city while also appreciating the complex and fascinating structure of the Castle.
Il Natale degli Alberi 2024
This year again, for Christmas, Milan lights up with 27 creative projects inspired by the initiative “The Christmas of Trees,” conceived by Marco Balich.
Christmas Trees
Piazza Gae Aulenti – Portanuova
Largo La Foppa – A2A Life Company
Via Croce Rossa – Emporio Armani
Piazza della Scala – Motta
Piazza San Fedele – PRYSMIAN
Christmas Lights
Via Dante – Lego
Via Broletto, Via Pistoia – Banca Inventis
PoP XMAS
Bastioni Porta Nuova, 21
Portanuova welcomes the second edition of PoP XMAS: the magic of Christmas through an immersive journey of lights, French-style markets and interactive displays.
The little ones will be able to meet Santa Claus by booking through the app and take a souvenir photo. In addition, it will be possible to create a personalised decorative ball with a photo, to take home and make your own tree unique.
Il design è una favola!
Piazza Compasso d’Oro, 1
The exhibition explores new fairy tales through an innovative narrative and visual approach. 23 oil paintings on canvas, created by Luigi Patitucci, accompany each fairy tale rewritten in the book Il design è una favola! (Design is a Fairy Tale!) by renowned figures from the world of design and prestigious writers.
Alberto Martini and the danse macabre
Piazza Castello
The exhibition investigates the theme of the allegory of death and the dance macabre, addressed by Martini in some important works, such as L’Albo della morti (1894-1896), an exceptional cycle of drawings, of clear Nordic inspiration, to go as far as the famous postcards of the European Danse Macabre, published by the publisher Longo of Treviso on the occasion of the First World War.
Caosmo – La memoria della materia
Viale Pasubio, 8/A
Fabbrica Eos hosts CAOSMO – The Memory of Matter, a solo exhibition by Cracking Art celebrating the collective’s 30th anniversary. Between iconic sculptures in regenerated plastic and new works from the Caosmo series, the exhibition explores the theme of the continuous regeneration of matter, transforming chaos into art and opening up new visions on the infinite metamorphosis of plastic.
ATM Manifesto. Storie, viaggi e design.
Piazza Compasso d’Oro, 1
ATM MANIFESTO opens its doors for the first time on ATM’s priceless Historical Archive, recounting the evolution of visual communication that has shaped Milan’s urban identity.
In a special section, a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the underground’s “Red” line: an icon of design and symbol of Milanese innovation, internationally recognised and awarded.
Pietro Leddi. The Human Machine
Piazza Castello
The exhibition dedicated to Piero Leddi, curated by the Piero Leddi Cultural Archive Association, connects anatomical plates from 16th-century volumes once owned by the artist with a selection of his drawings, exploring the dialogue between figurative tradition and contemporary forms. Hosted in the Sala del Tesoro of Castello Sforzesco, it delves into the relationship between art and book collecting.
About Now. Beppe Caturegli
Corso Garibaldi, 125
The milanese gallery presents ABOUT NOW by Beppe Caturegli: twenty embroideries created with the Hmong community that explore impermanence and the perception of being. With symmetrical lines and vivid mythological inspirations, the embroidered fabrics become spaces of reflection, including interiors, terraces and landscapes.
Remo Salvadori
Via Monte di Pietà, 23
On the occasion of the gallery’s 7th anniversary, BUILDING celebrates the artist Remo Salvadori with a solo exhibition.
The works, which are spread over three floors and exterior facades, transform architecture into a living organism, in which the artist intervenes with precision and depth. Between site-specific installations and emblematic sculptures, Salvadori explores the dialogue between matter, light and space, offering an immersive journey between art and meditation.
INSULAE AQUA
Viale Gadio, 2
Two masters of photography explore the small, unspoiled island of Linosa, a fascinating and magnetic place with unique landscape, geographical, and natural features—a triumph of environmental, biological, and vital complexity.
Alberto Martini: The Danse Macabre
Piazza Castello
The exhibition presents an important selection of Martini’s works from the Gabinetto dei Disegni and the Civica Raccolta delle Stampe “Achille Bertarelli.” It focuses on the allegory of death and the danse macabre, a theme explored by the artist in works such as L’Albo della morte (1894-1896) and in the famous Danse macabre européenne postcards, published during World War I by the Treviso-based publisher Longo.
Nuovi linguaggi - Agostino Ferrari
Via Ciovasso, 5
The exhibition dedicated to artist Agostino Ferrari presents recent works and ceramics that explore Sign research from the 1960s to the new Prosegni.
These explore the relationship between sign as physical reality and communicative symbol, with a renewed aesthetic and compositional centrality. On monochrome backgrounds, Ferrari creates signs that emerge or detach from the surface, taking on a concrete physicality.
Aurore Boreali
Su prenotazione
Via dell'Orso, 16
The Aurore Boreali exhibition offers a sensory journey into vintage Scandinavian rugs, showcasing eight unique pieces from the Battilossi collection, dating back to the 1940s-60s. Each rug, ranging from minimal forms to vibrant multicolored textures, evokes natural landscapes and celebrates artisanal tradition.
Mostrare il progetto. I percorsi di un editore
Piazza Compasso d’Oro, 1
The exhibition is a tribute to Mario Mastropietro‘s 50 years of activity: a journey through more than 300 volumes dedicated to Design, Exhibition Design, Museography and Architecture. Curated by Alessandro Colombo and Franco Origoni.
Ugo Mulas in città
Via Brera, 28
The widespread initiative narrates and celebrates the institutions and locations that played a pivotal role in Ugo Mulas’ professional activities, underscoring the close bond between the photographer and Milan.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Palazzo Citterio and Museo Poldi Pezzoli will exhibit some of Ugo Mulas’ works, intimately connected to their location and history. The main exhibition is at Palazzo Reale.
In December 2024, Palazzo Citterio will also join the project, on the occasion of its new opening.
Alchimie nel vuoto. Elena Salmistraro
Via Solferino, 44
Elena Salmistraro presents her first solo exhibition Alchimie nel Vuoto, curated by Silvana Annicchiarico. This fascinating journey blends design, art, and material experimentation, where the concept of emptiness becomes a space for creative and alchemical transformation.
The exhibition unfolds along a path where materials like ceramics, glass, and metal combine into new, concrete alchemies, giving rise to a symbolic and poetic universe that embraces the sinuous and organic forms.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60°
Via Filippo Turati, 34
In Milan, the special edition of the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year features the 100 award-winning photos from this year, displayed at the Museo della Permanente from November 22, 2024, to February 9, 2025, on large light panels.
Architecture for Dogs
Piazza Compasso d’Oro, 1
A visionary and cross-disciplinary exhibition dedicated to man’s best friend. The exhibition will be presented in a unique version, featuring two new architectural designs by Italian designers Piero Lissoni and Giulio Iacchetti, produced by Riva 1920.
Andrea Branzi. Civilizations without jewels have never existed
Corso Como, 10
The 10 Corso Como Gallery pays tribute to Andrea Branzi with a retrospective dedicated to his radical thinking.
The exhibition, now open to the public, explores his production of silver jewelry and objects, made in Belgium in the ’90s, offering a unique reflection on the relationship between art, design, and society.
Pawel Grunert
Via Maroncelli 13
In collaboration with LANIERI, the Paola Colombari Gallery presents the solo exhibition of Pawel Grunert, a renowned Polish art designer, showcasing an exquisite selection of limited-edition art design pieces.
Checkmate
Via Goito, 7
Checkmate explores the theme of chess as a metaphor for change and a break with rationality. The “death of the king” marks a transition into the unpredictable, where the works guide the viewer between intimate reflections and dreamlike visions.
From the melancholic works of Sara Berman to the archetypal freedom of Rusudan Khizanishvili, to the liberated matter of Yuxiang Wang, each artist narrates a transformation beyond the boundaries of logic.
La Grande Brera. Una comunità di arti e scienze
Via Brera, 12
The exhibition curated by Luca Molinari explores the architectural and social evolution of the Brera complex from 1300 to today.
For the first time, works, sculptures and frescoes recovered thanks to targeted restorations are brought together, offering a never-before-seen look at Brera as the heart of Milanese culture and a multidisciplinary model between the arts and sciences.
La Grande Brera in Braidense
Via Brera, 28
The history of the Library told for the first time through its holdings: a review of 90 documents reveals donations and acquisitions that continue to nourish the heritage of this multidisciplinary institution.
Metallica by DelvisUnlimited
Via Fatebenefratelli 9, Milano
Delvis Unlimited presents Metallica, an installation that explores metal as a key material in contemporary design.
Curated by Matteo Cibic, the work creates a dialogue between design and art with contributions by Derek Castiglioni, Duccio Maria Gambi and Goldschmied&Chiari.
Il Nostro Tempo CinéFondationCartier
Viale Alemagna, 6
The exhibition celebrates auteur cinema with works by twelve international artists and directors, including Agnès Varda and Wang Bing. Each of them proposes, from their own point of view, a reflection on the present and history.
Elio Fiorucci
Viale Alemagna, 6
The exhibition curated by Judith Clark, with an installation project byFabio Cherstich recounts the life and career of Elio Fiorucci as never before. The entire exhibition is traversed by the designer’s voice – rendered through hitherto unpublished recordings – which traces some personal moments and is set in dialogue with the voices of other protagonists of the designer’s history.
Compositions of Earth - Robert Adams
Via Cernaia, 1/A
Mutina for Art presents the new exhibition project dedicated to Robert Adams, conceived for the spaces of Casa Mutina Milano. The exhibition presents a selection of iconic images from the 1970s and 1980s by the great American photographer placed in dialogue with a multiform brick wall installation.
Mario Ceroli. La forza di sognare ancora
Via Brera, 12
Palazzo Citterio hosts Mario Ceroli‘s exhibition: a site-specific exhibition with ten new works created in the last year specifically for the Stirling Room.
A work-environment that gives life to fantastic forms and opens up systems of interaction with the public with surprising results.
Palazzo Citterio is open during the following hours:
Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday
from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM)
Closed: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – December 25th
Free entry with mandatory reservation on the first Sunday of each month.
Renaissance Dreams – Capitolo II, Architettura
Via Brera, 12
Refik Anadol one of the most celebrated media artists of our time, invites the visitor on an immersive journey through art, literature and architecture.
His digital work reworks Italian images and texts from the 14th and 16th centuries.
Arco by Chung Eun-Mo
Via Solferino, 48
Every six months, Zazà Ramen sake bar & restaurant invites a different artist to make a site-specific installation. For this edition, ‘Arco’ by Korean artist Chung Eun-Mo will be present.
Opening in the presence of the artist and with Orion craft beer*** from Okinawa and Korokke!
DesignUP – Solutions of Continuity
Piazza Compasso d’Oro, 1
The exhibition “DesignUP – Solutions of Continuity” is the new thematic deep dive into the permanent collection of the Compasso d’Oro award. In this renewed selection of products and design methodologies, it aims to represent each product as the result of a complex system—solutions of continuity, indeed—that give iconic objects of Italian design their uniqueness.
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