Fuorisalone 2024: Materia Natura theme, new venues, and Brera Design District expansion
The upcoming 2024 Fuorisalone in Milan, scheduled for April 15-21, will revolve around the theme 'Materia Natura,' under the curation of Nicola Ricciardi alongside Andrea Cassi, Michele Versaci, and Giorgio Ferrero from EX. Anticipating an increase from the previous year's figures of 970 events, 1,600 designers, 1,400 brands, and a €220 million economic impact, the event will introduce new locations such as Alcova at Villa Borsani, Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Baranzate Atelier, and Zona Sarpi. The 15th edition of the Brera Design District is set to host over 210 events and launch Brera Mag. Notable collaborations include Politecnico di Milano's 100 Reporters and Boston University, alongside IED's 'the glitch game.' The Fuorisalone Festival will also return to ex-Macello, with the third Fuorisalone Award taking place from April 17-20, showcasing 15 projects and 5 special mentions.
Key facts
- Fuorisalone 2024 runs April 15-21 in Milan
- Theme 'Materia Natura' curated by Nicola Ricciardi with EX. and Giorgio Ferrero
- 2023 edition had 970 events, 1,600 designers, 1,400 brands, €220 million impact
- New venues: Alcova at Villa Borsani and Villa Bagatti Valsecchi (Varedo)
- Baranzate Atelier by Zaventem Ateliers in 7,300 sqm industrial building near Linate
- Design Variations 4th edition moves to Darsena garage with Nathalie Du Pasquier and Park Associati
- Zona Sarpi debuts along Via Paolo Sarpi, at Centro Culturale Cinese, Fabbrica del Vapore, ADI Design Museum
- Brera Design District expects 210+ events, launches Brera Mag (15,000 copies, bilingual)
- Collaborations: Politecnico di Milano, Boston University, IED, Comune di Milano, miart
- Fuorisalone Award: public vote April 17-20, 15 projects, 5 special mentions
- New Media project promotes installations and content
Entities
Artists
- Nathalie Du Pasquier
- Nicola Ricciardi
- Andrea Cassi
- Michele Versaci
- Giorgio Ferrero
- Stefano Pietramala
- Stefano Agabio
- Gianluca Martinelli
- Silvia Badalotti
- Cristian Confalonieri
Institutions
- Fuorisalone
- Brera Design District
- Alcova
- Zaventem Ateliers
- Park Associati
- Centro Culturale Cinese
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- ADI Design Museum
- Studiolabo
- miart
- EX.
- Politecnico di Milano
- Boston University
- IED
- Comune di Milano
- Salone del Mobile Milano
- Fuorisalone Festival
- MemoriIA
- Fuorisalone Award
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Villa Borsani
- Varedo
- Villa Bagatti Valsecchi
- via Gaudenzio Fantoli
- Linate
- Darsena
- Via Paolo Sarpi
- Centro Sportivo Savorelli
- ex-Macello