Past, present and future intertwine at Wales Bonner’s Florence show The guest designer of Pitti Uomo, Wales Bonner’s S/S 2023 collection explored the history of Black presence in the city with an era-spanning show at the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Here, she explains the story behind the collection. The Renaissance splendour of the Palazzo Medici Riccardi … Read more
Become an AD PRO Member Buy now for unlimited access and all of the benefits that only members get to experience. Arrow In less than two weeks, the Salone del Mobile finally returns to Milan for its 2022 edition. After two-plus years, a pared-back version dubbed Supersalone in September, a postponement from April to June, … Read more
Mike Nelson draws on agricultural roots of Parma palace in visceral exhibition Mike Nelson’s site-specific installation, ‘The House of the Farmer’ blends the historical design codes of the Palazzo dell’Agricoltore with natural materials. Contemporary British artist Mike Nelson is inspired by his environment for site-specific installations that invite the viewer to immerse themselves in his … Read more
Steve McQueen’s ‘Sunshine State’ illuminates the cavernous halls of Milan’s Pirelli HangarBicocca. At Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan, acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen unveils the world premiere of the video installation, Sunshine Statestaged alongside iconic works Steve McQueen’s ‘Sunshine State’ is a new exhibition at Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan. It follows on from the Turner … Read more
The area north of Milan’s Piazzale Loreto is not on the city’s traditional design circuits. It doesn’t have the cobblestoned charm of Brera and the fashion triangle, there isn’t an abundance of former warehouses turned into cultural destinations, and it’s probably not where you’d want to take a walk on a sunny day. There’s a … Read more
The dates for Salone del Mobile 2022 have been anounced, and the Milan fair will return to the Rho fairgrounds from 7-12 June 2022. As we wait for the next edition of the Milan furniture fair, browse our guide to Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. Salone del Mobile at Rho Fiera In 2022, the fair … Read more
Step inside a Gucci campaign in Florence Gucci Garden ‘Archetypes’ exhibition brings to life 15 of Alessandro Michele’s most iconic advertising campaigns for the Florentine brand. The impact that Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele has had on the fashion industry is difficult to convey. Since his appointment in 2015, his kaleidoscopic vision has resulted not … Read more
