Michele De Lucchi on His New Role as Creative Director at Triennale Milano
Michele De Lucchi has been named Creative Director at Triennale Milano, in addition to his existing roles as Design Curator and Director of the Design Museum, as announced with Vincenzo Trione's new presidency. He collaborates with Manuela Lucà-Dazio and Andrea Villani on a scientific committee. De Lucchi's connection to the institution began in 1973, when he staged a protest as a Napoleonic general. He believes that designers influence human behavior and has revitalized Giovanni Muzio's 1930s architecture at Palazzo Dell'Arte. His vision focuses on enhancing Italian craftsmanship and sustainability, with upcoming exhibitions that will explore themes of truth, sustainability, and recyclability, benefiting from the committee's global insights.
Key facts
- Michele De Lucchi appointed Creative Director at Triennale Milano
- Role includes Design Curator and Director of the Design Museum
- Appointment under new president Vincenzo Trione
- Scientific committee includes Manuela Lucà-Dazio (architecture) and Andrea Villani (contemporary art)
- De Lucchi staged a performance at Triennale in 1973 dressed as a Napoleonic general
- He previously modernized the Palazzo Dell'Arte and added a reversible bridge
- De Lucchi emphasizes designers shape human behaviors
- He plans to focus on sustainability and Italian craftsmanship
Entities
Artists
- Michele De Lucchi
- Giovanni Muzio
- Vincenzo Trione
- Manuela Lucà-Dazio
- Andrea Villani
- Rosa Bertoli
- Asma Mhalla
- Melania Mazzucco
- Franco Farinelli
- Nathalie Heinich
- Carlo Rovelli
- Padre Benanti
- Giuliano da Empoli
- Andrea Viliani
- Paolo Mereghetti
- Carlo Antonelli
- Luca Stoppini
- Chiara Spangaro
- Umberto Angelini
- Damiano Gullì
- Marco Sammicheli
- Luca Cipelletti
Institutions
- Triennale Milano
- Design Museum
- University of Florence
- Memphis Group
- Wallpaper*
- Salone del Mobile
- Museo del Design Italiano
- Centro Studi
- Palazzo dell'Arte
- designboom
- Centro Studi di Triennale
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Florence
- London
- Turin
Sources
- Wallpaper Design —
- Designboom —
- Artslife —
- Artribune —