Green Island's 18th Edition Transforms Milan's Isola District
Founded by Claudia Zanfi in 2001, Green Island marks its 18th edition during Milan Design Week 2018. Initially based in Milan's Isola district, the event has adapted alongside the area's revitalization. This year, Zanfi collaborated with Atelier del Paesaggio to design a botanical pathway emphasizing flowers, woods, and creativity. Highlights include a 'botanical room' at RivaViva, a 'creativity room' at MoMo bistrot, and a 'woods room' at Algranti Lab. Cinzia Castagna's photography presents plants as design elements, while artisans exhibit woodworking skills. A street art treasure hunt invites exploration. Notable past installations at Garibaldi Station featured Andrea Branzi (2007) and Atelier Van Lieshout (2015). Zanfi underscores the cultural significance of Green Island and promotes sustainable urban development.
Key facts
- Green Island was founded in 2001 by Claudia Zanfi.
- The 18th edition took place from April 17 to 22, 2018, during Milan Design Week.
- The event is located in Milan's Isola district.
- The route includes three 'rooms' at RivaViva, MoMo, Tiger store, and Algranti Lab.
- Photographer Cinzia Castagna contributed works depicting vegetation as sculptures.
- Past installations at Garibaldi Station include works by Andrea Branzi, Ton Matton, ReRurban, Atelier Van Lieshout, Snøhetta, Daniel Gonzalez, and Katja Loher.
- Green Island is described as a pioneering cultural project focused on environment and society.
- Zanfi advocates for sustainable urban development with green spaces and citizen involvement.
Entities
Artists
- Claudia Zanfi
- Andrea Branzi
- Ton Matton
- ReRurban
- Atelier Van Lieshout
- Studio Snøhetta
- Daniel Gonzalez
- Katja Loher
- Cinzia Castagna
- Costanza Algranti
Institutions
- Green Island
- Atelier del Paesaggio
- RivaViva
- MoMo
- Tiger
- Algranti Lab
- Museo d’Arte Galleria Civica di Modena
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Isola district
- Zona Isola
- Stazione Garibaldi
- via Cola Montano
- via Pepe
- Milan Design Week