Second Life: 10 alberi per 10 totem d’autore
Where: ADI Design Museum
When: Until 20 September
A collection of 10 unique art pieces, showcased at Milan Design Week, is part of a project by Nicoletta Gatti focused on environmental protection and well-being. The idea emerged after a violent storm in July 2023 felled over 5,000 trees in Milan. The curator salvaged some of the trunks, engaging ten designers to transform them into works of art that explore the relationship between humans and nature. The pieces address themes such as nature’s memory, rebirth, metamorphosis, and the life cycle, celebrating nature’s regenerative power.
Radio Design: l’evoluzione estetica degli apparecchi radiofonici
Where: ADI Design Museum
When: Until 27 September
To mark the 150th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi’s birth and 100 years since the first public radio broadcast, an exhibition that showcases over 50 radio models from the private collection of designer Davide Vercelli. The display traces the evolution of radio, from early devices to modern-day technologies, highlighting the contributions of renowned designers such as the Castiglioni brothers and brands like Braun. The exhibition also explores the impact of technological advancements, from miniaturization to the use of plastics, and examines the sociocultural role of radio.
The Uniform: Art&Crafts
Where: Jamaica Bar
When: Until 23 September
The The Uniform – Arts & Crafts project by ASPESI will be exhibited at the historic Jamaica bar. The exhibition, created by ASPESI and photographer Lodovico Colli di Felizzano, celebrates the concept of the “uniform of life” through photographic and video portraits of individuals connected to the brand. The “uniform” is not just a garment, but an identity symbol, embodying philosophy, belonging, and artistic expression. It represents more than just a style choice: it’s a way to communicate one’s message to the world.
Fabiana Bassetti. Infiniti istanti
Where: MADE4ART
When: Until 27 September
A solo exhibition by the Swiss photographer Fabiana Bassetti: the exhibition features two series of works exploring the relationship between nature and human introspection. In Le Arterie della vita, a vast sky and trees symbolize the connection between life and nourishment, while in Il silenzio dell’acqua, the artist captures reflections and shadows on water, evoking themes of transience and change. These works transform fleeting moments into permanent instances of beauty and contemplation.
Simone Micheli. Design vision: 60 years of life
Where: ADI Design Museum
When: From 16 to 30 September
The exhibition celebrates architect Stefano Micheli’s 35-year career, showcasing 35 design products that highlight formal consistency, functionality, technology, and sustainability. Images and videos of architectural and interior design projects reveal how Micheli translates the complexity of the present into simplicity while anticipating future trends. The works convey rigor and wonder, presenting a new concept of luxury focused on balance, technology, and a synesthetic approach.
Fausto Rossi. La conquista della tela
Where: Antonia Jannone Disegni di Architettura
When: Until 11 October
The exhibition La conquista della tela by Fausto Rossi features a series of works in which the artist has long depicted small, colorful soldiers engaged in battles that resemble dances. After the 2013 group show Kindergarten, Rossi returns to the gallery with his signature army of toy soldiers.
La leggerezza del segno. Louise Gaggini
Where: Galleria Antonio Battaglia
When: Until 12 October
A solo exhibition of the Italian-born French artist Louise Gaggini will feature fourteen new works characterized by soft color fields and luminous signs that engage with existential aspects of life. The pieces draw inspiration from informal poetics and French lyrical abstraction, evoking artists like Fautrier, Hartung, and Soulages. The show also includes the sculpture Babel réinventée, an interactive installation that invites visitors to reflect on knowledge and offers a refuge from the chaos of the world.
L’arte è di moda!
Where: Galleria Anna Maria Consadori
When: Until 13 September
The group exhibition, which takes place during Milan Fashion Week, celebrates the fusion of art and fashion. The show features Tullio Pericoli’s previously unseen watercolors titled Fulvia e la moda, created in the 1980s for an unpublished book. Fulvia, a character conceived by Pericoli and Pirella, is depicted wearing designs by stylists like Capucci and Valentino. Other highlights include Twiggy in works by Andrea Ventura and model Meghan Roche in Paolo Ventura’s pieces. The exhibition also features garments by designer Daniela Gerini, with essential lines and geometric patterns.
MilanoVetro -35, IV Edizione
Where: Castello Sforzesco
When: Until 13 October
An exhibition with the works of the finalists who participated in the international competition MilanoVetro -35, which intends to enhance the innovative use of the glass material both in the artistic field and in contemporary design. The competition is aimed at young people who experiment with glass art without any limitation in the type of works. The winning work became part of the Sforzesco Castle collections.
