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Four Milan Design Week Exhibitions: Alcova, Thomas Braida, Roberto Sironi, ISIA Faenza

exhibition · 2026-05-04

Four exhibitions are set to launch throughout Milan during the 2019 Design Week. Alcova returns to the NoLo district with an expanded venue at via Sassetti 31, showcasing 40 international designers under the curation of Valentina Ciuffi and others. Meanwhile, Thomas Braida's solo exhibition, "La Bava sul Cuscino," curated by Caroline Corbetta, is on display at Le Dictateur (via Nino Bixio 47) from April 6 to 14. In the 5VIE district, visitors can explore "Human Code," curated by Annalisa Rosso, at the SIAM building (via Santa Marta 18). Additionally, Galleria Fatto ad Arte (via Moscova 60) features "La ceramica parallela," highlighting works from eight master's students from ISIA Faenza Design & Comunicazione, merging art with design.

Key facts

  • Alcova returns for a second edition with added venue Alcova Sassetti in Milan's Isola district.
  • 40 international designers selected for experimentation exhibit at former Cova panettone factory.
  • Curatorial team includes Valentina Ciuffi, Joseph Grima, Alice Stori Liechtenstein, Martina Muzi, Matteo Maggi, Andrea Guarinoni, Georgia Cranstoun, Lola Sackville-West.
  • Thomas Braida presents first functional sculptures in solo show 'La Bava sul Cuscino' at Le Dictateur, April 6–14.
  • Braida's project supported by Sisal Pay and curated by Caroline Corbetta.
  • Roberto Sironi's 'Human Code' installed in SIAM building foundations in 5VIE district, curated by Annalisa Rosso.
  • ISIA Faenza shows 'La ceramica parallela' at Galleria Fatto ad Arte, featuring eight students' work from Salvatore Arancio workshop.
  • All exhibitions part of Milan Design Week 2019.

Entities

Artists

  • Thomas Braida
  • Roberto Sironi
  • Salvatore Arancio

Institutions

  • Alcova
  • Alcova Sassetti
  • Le Dictateur
  • SIAM – Società d’Incoraggiamento d’Arti e Mestieri
  • ISIA Faenza Design & Comunicazione
  • Galleria Fatto ad Arte
  • Sisal Pay
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • NoLo
  • Isola
  • via Popoli uniti 11-13
  • via Sassetti 31
  • via Nino Bixio 47
  • via Santa Marta 18
  • via Moscova 60
  • Bar Basso

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