Sky Arte Launches 'Modernissimo' Series Exploring Design's Impact on Daily Life
Sky Arte premieres 'Modernissimo – Conversazioni di Design,' a five-episode television series starting March 24, 2026. Hosted by Paolo Stella, the program examines how design objects shape societal habits through accessible conversations. Episodes feature discussions with figures like Marco Sammicheli of Triennale Milano's Museo del Design Italiano, architect Stefano Boeri, and designer Ferruccio Laviani, exploring topics from iconic Italian design to radical pieces like Gufram's Cactus. The series aims to move design discourse beyond specialists into everyday life, with episodes airing Tuesdays at 20:15 on Sky Arte and available via YouTube and podcast platforms.
Key facts
- Sky Arte premieres 'Modernissimo – Conversazioni di Design' on March 24, 2026
- The series consists of five episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays at 20:15
- Host Paolo Stella leads conversations with design experts and practitioners
- Episodes examine iconic objects, radical design, Italian masters, fashion spaces, and hospitality
- The program is produced with organizational support from Triennale Milano
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Stella
- Marco Sammicheli
- Guido Drocco
- Stefano Boeri
- Alessandra Pellegrino
- Ferruccio Laviani
- Franco Albini
- Franca Helg
- Ettore Sottsass
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Triennale Milano
- Museo del Design Italiano
- AD Italia
- TV8
Locations
- Italy
- Milan