Events
BAM – Open Air Design
When: From 2 to 5 October
An event that explores the relationship between design and architecture in the natural setting of the Library of Trees in Milan. This fourth edition develops the theme of ‘Natural Theatre’, aiming to raise awareness of sustainability and the circular economy, in a dialogue between art, nature and community. It brings together 12 leading companies whose installations will be displayed in the renowned Red Circle, offering visitors an immersive experience. The programme also includes talks, workshops and performances, reinforcing collective commitment to sustainability and social cohesion.
Milano Wine Week
When: From 5 to 13 October
This year, in addition to professionals and wine lovers, the focus is on the new generation of consumers, who are moving away from wine in favor of more contemporary beverages. To attract Gen Z, the Enoteca Milano Wine Week moves to the iconic Dazi at Arco della Pace, offering an interactive tasting area. New features include the exclusive One Wine Night, combining wine with electronic music. The event emphasizes key figures in the industry, doubling the number of sommeliers involved in the Wine List Italia Guide.
Milano Jewelry Week
When: From 15 to 20 October
The event, which includes exhibitions, workshops and preview presentations of collections, will be held in several locations in the centre of Milan. The main events include the Jewelry HUB at the Pelota, where 100 international brands will present new creations, and the 10th edition of Artistar Jewels, at Palazzo Bovara, which will select over 200 artists. On 16 October, the MJW Awarding Night will recognise the achievements of the sector’s most talented individuals, with over 30 awards to be presented.
Exhibitions
EsponiAmo
Where: MADE4ART
When: From 2 until 15 October
A group exhibition organized by PitturiAmo as part of the EsponiAmo project, aimed at promoting contemporary artists, both emerging and established, in prestigious exhibition spaces. The exhibition features works by 20 artists, primarily from Italy, but with international participants from France, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland, and Brazil. The works span painting and sculpture, exploring abstraction and figuration, creating a rich and diverse artistic dialogue. A must-see event for those looking to explore new trends in contemporary art and experience a cultural fusion in one of Milan’s most iconic art districts.
Hiroshima Appeals: Posters for Peace
Where: ADI Design Museum
When: Until 27 October
The exhibition features posters from 28 Japanese designers, all united in delivering a message of peace. Each year, a new poster is created to commemorate the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, beginning with Burning Butterflies by Yusaku Kamekura. These posters are available to the public and part of the traveling Peace Poster Exhibition. In 1983, the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA) and the Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation launched a poster campaign promoting peace, titled The Spirit of Hiroshima.
Landscape’s Body
When: Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea
Where: Until 9 November
The first solo exhibition in Italy by Ukrainian artist Iryna Maksymova features paintings and hand-woven tapestries exploring feminism and national identity, blending these concepts with an outsider art aesthetic. The exhibition’s title reflects on the wounds Ukraine has suffered due to the war with Russia and, through the feminine personification of the country, the artist portrays the nation’s vitality and strength. Her works, characterized by neo-primitivist influences, include nudes and a bestiary of animals depicted as sentient beings or protective spirits.
Dream Under Construction
Where: Mimmo Scognamiglio Artecontemporanea
When: From 3 October until 22 November
The first solo exhibition in Italy of the young Brazilian artist Jota (Johny Alexandre Gomes), featuring a series of paintings on various media. The pieces reflect on his journey and future aspirations, symbolized by the construction of his new home, a dream exposed to public scrutiny. Irony and spirituality are key themes, with references to sacredness through figures like an angel representing the artist’s guide.
JAM
Where: Galleria d’arte Il Vicolo
When: From 17 October until 16 November
Jonathan Calugi, a renowned Tuscan artist and illustrator, is internationally recognized for his collaborations with brands like Nike, Apple, and Google, as well as his mural interventions in iconic Milan locations such as Scalo Farini and Mercato Centrale. His distinctive style is characterized by sinuous black lines that intertwine harmoniously on white backgrounds, creating fluid images often enriched with colorful geometric elements. The Jam exhibition offers a unique opportunity to dive into Calugi’s creative world, where the simplicity and purity of lines become powerful tools for profound and immediate artistic expression.
Gut
Where: 10corsocomo Gallery
When: Until 17 November
The most extensive solo exhibition to date dedicated to American artist Talia Chetrit, brings together works from 1994 to 2023, connecting different moments of her career. Self-portraits, family scenes, still lifes, and street photography: Chetrit challenges traditional “photographic genres,” exploring themes of self-representation, sexuality, and power. Her poetic and provocative images reflect on the experience of looking at or posing for the camera. Chetrit’s work plays with fiction and invites reflection on the complexities of human relationships through representation.
Rinascita
Where: Galleria Fumagalli
When: Until 15 November
Nidaa Badwan’s solo exhibition, the Palestinian, presents her new photographic project Rinascita. This work marks a personal and artistic transformation, following her previous series Cento giorni di solitudine (2016) and Le Oscure Notti dell’Anima (2020). The exhibition also features the documentary Rinascita. In Nidaa Badwan’s Room, directed by Andrea Laquidara, which narrates the artist’s journey. Central to the theme is “rebirth,” a reflection on emotional inheritance and renewal as a form of liberation from passed-down suffering.
