Milan Design Week transforms the city into a living landscape of design, fashion, architecture, and cultural exchange, where global brands, independent studios, and emerging voices converge across Salone del Mobile and the wider fabric of Fuorisalone. Throughout the week, historic palazzos, industrial spaces, courtyards, and galleries are reimagined as immersive environments —hosting exhibitions, installations, and curated presentations that extend beyond product into spatial storytelling. Fashion houses engage in dialogue with interiors, art intersects with function, and material experimentation becomes a central narrative, reflecting the evolving language of contemporary design.
More than a sequence of events, the week unfolds as a layered cultural moment —defined by scale, movement, and the continuous redefinition of how design is experienced, presented, and understood, offering a dynamic perspective into the future of creative disciplines across multiple fields.
From intimate gallery interventions to large-scale brand activations, the city operates as both stage and medium —where each space contributes to a broader dialogue shaped by innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural influence, reinforcing Milan’s position at the forefront of global design
discourse.
An immersive installation by Audi in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, presented within the courtyard of the former Archbishop’s Seminary. “Origin” explores a language of reduction and precision—distilling form to its essential gesture while creating a fluid, spatial presence that shifts between object, architecture, and experience.
April 20–26
Portrait Milano, Corso Venezia
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Returning for its fourth edition, L’Appartamento by Artemest unfolds within the frescoed interiors of Palazzo Donizetti, celebrating Italian craftsmanship through a series of curated domestic settings. Five international studios—including Rockwell Group and Charlap Hyman & Herrero—each reinterpret an Italian cultural capital, translating the spirit of Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, and Palermo into immersive spatial compositions.
April 20–26
Palazzo Donizetti,
Via Gaetano Donizetti 48
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A dual presentation by Nilufar unfolds across the city, transforming both Nilufar Depot and Nilufar Gallery into immersive environments that reinterpret domestic and hospitality spaces. “Grand Hotel Nilufar” introduces a reimagined luxury hotel through a sequence of curated rooms and suites, featuring works by Bethan Laura Wood and David/Nicolas, while “La Casa Magica”, curated by Valentina Ciuffi and Studio Vedèt, explores the home as a ritual space shaped by symbolism and cultural narratives.
April 20–26
Nilufar Depot, Viale Lancetti 34 / Nilufar Gallery, Via della Spiga 32
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A bold installation by Moncler, unfolding within the courtyard of 10 Corso Como, transforms architecture into a surreal, inflated landscape. “Puffy” explores scale, material, and perception—blurring the boundaries between fashion, object, and spatial intervention through an oversized, immersive expression.
April 20–26
10 Corso Como
10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
An immersive installation by Lina Ghotmeh, presented within the courtyard of Palazzo Litta as part of MoscaPartners Variations, marks her debut at Milan Design Week. “Metamorphosis in Motion” unfolds as a pink-hued labyrinth—guiding visitors through a sensorial sequence where architecture, movement, and atmosphere converge.
April 21–26
Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta 24
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Marking her Milan Design Week debut, Kelly Wearstler collaborates with H&M Home to unveil a first look at their upcoming collection, introducing the brand’s first venture into large-scale furniture. Set within the Baroque interiors of Palazzo Acerbi, the installation unfolds as a sequence of rooms exploring ritual and modularity—where bold contemporary forms engage in dialogue with historic architecture.
April 20–26
Palazzo Acerbi, Corso di Porta Romana 3
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
An exhibition by Delvis (Un)Limited places glass at the center of exploration, examining its expressive and structural limits through works by international designers including Inderjeet Sandhu, Tino Seubert, and Maria Tyakina. “The Romance of Fragility” challenges perceptions of the material—transforming it into forms that oscillate between solidity and fluidity, precision and vulnerability.
April 22–26
Delvis (Un)Limited Gallery, Via Fatebenefratelli 9
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Returning for its eleventh edition, Alcova unfolds across Baggio Military Hospital and Villa Pestarini, bringing together a diverse mix of international designers within architecturally distinct settings. The exhibition presents both established names and emerging voices, alongside experimental works and academic contributions.
April 20–26
Baggio Military Hospital / Villa Pestarini
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A collaboration between Jaipur Rugs and architect Kengo Kuma, “Faces” presents a collection of rugs inspired by the architectural language of Kuma’s facades. Displayed within the serene setting of Crespi Bonsai Museum, the installation brings together material, craft, and landscape in a quiet, contemplative dialogue.
April 20–26
Crespi Bonsai, SS33 del Sempione 37
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
An installation by Issey Miyake, created in collaboration with Ensamble Studio, transforms compressed pleated paper into sculptural forms and functional objects. “The Paper Log: Shell and Core” reimagines material byproducts as furniture and spatial elements, unfolding within the brand’s Milan flagship.
April 20–26
Issey Miyake, Via Bagutta 12
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A new installation by Ai Weiwei unfolds within the Rubelli Showroom, marking the artist’s first exploration of silk as a medium. “About Silk” presents intricately woven lampas textiles that trace his artistic evolution, creating a dialogue between Chinese heritage and Venetian craftsmanship.
April 20–26
Rubelli Showroom, Via Fatebenefratelli 9
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A symposium by Prada Frames, curated by Formafantasma, unfolds as a series of conversations examining the intersection of design, environment, and global systems. Hosted across key architectural sites in Milan, the program brings together thinkers and practitioners to explore design as a critical and cultural discipline.
April 20–26
Various Locations, Milan
Curated by Rossana Orlandi and Nicoletta Brugnoni, “RoCollectible 2026” unfolds at Galleria Rossana Orlandi as a contemporary design showcase centered on the door as a symbolic and formal archetype, bringing together over 70 international designers across a layered exploration of material and form.
April 20–26
Galleria Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo Bandello 16
09:30 AM – 8:00 PM
An installation by Hermès presents its latest home universe within a refined spatial setting, where objects, materials, and color converge into a composed architectural narrative. The exhibition reveals a collection shaped by precision and craftsmanship, unfolding as a sequence of environments that reflect the house’s approach to design.
April 20–26
La Pelota, Via Palermo 10
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
A presentation by Liberty in collaboration with Lorenza Bozzoli explores the role of textiles as structural and spatial elements within design. “Soft Architecture” unfolds around a sculptural circular sofa composed entirely of cushions, blurring the boundary between surface, object, and environment.
April 22–24
20 Piazza Castello
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
An installation by Louis Vuitton reinterprets Art Deco through a contemporary lens, unfolding as a refined spatial composition that merges heritage with modern expression. Presented within a historic Milanese setting, the exhibition reveals a collection of objects and furnishings shaped by craftsmanship, material precision, and architectural influence.
April 20–26
Palazzo Serbelloni, Corso Venezia 16
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
An installation by Elle Decor in collaboration with Piero Lissoni unfolds within the courtyard of Palazzo Bovara, exploring sensoriality as a means of reconnecting with space and environment. “Sensory Landscape” presents a composed sequence of elements where material, light, and atmosphere converge into a spatial experience.
April 20–26
Palazzo Bovara
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM