IMAGES: PEROTTINO-PIVA-PEIRONE/ARTISSIMA 2023; ALESSANDRO RUSSOTTI; PH NICOLA GNESI STUDIO
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DATES FOR ART AFICIONADOS
Italy has always had its finger on the pulse when it comes to art and design, and each year the country plays host to some of Europe’s most exciting events. We’ve rounded up the top hitters, from a design-centric weekend in Courmayeur to an art festival in the sun-scorched backstreets of Naples. Words: Kerry Walker
Courmayeur Design Weekend FEBRUARY 2025 At the foot of Mont Blanc, with panoramic views of the highest peaks in the Alps, the glamorous ski resort of Courmayeur pulls out all the stops as host of this three- day contemporary design event in early February. Exhibitions are broad ranging, from avant-garde sculpture to contemporary furniture and lighting. The backdrop is sensational — taking visitors from the slopes to the city centre — with chic boutiques around the town transforming into open-air galleries to display their wares. Exact dates tbc, designweek-end.it
Milan Design Week: Fuorisalone & Salone del Mobile 7-13 APRIL 2025 Design Week returns in 2025 with Salone del Mobile, a vast furniture fair that embraces sustainability and cutting- edge style. This year’s event saw boundary-testing designs, including lighting crafted from branches by French designer Jérôme Pereira and installations inspired by flowing water from bathroom brand Kohler. Alongside Design Week is fringe fair Fuorisalone, with innovative installations, pop-ups, temporary events and parties held in secret locations around the city. fuorisalone.itsalonemilano.it