Milano Graphic Festival launches first edition across the city
The first-ever Milano Graphic Festival, put together by SIGNS and h+ Milano, is running until March 27, 2022. With over 80 events, it includes a mix of exhibitions, workshops, performances, studio visits, and discussions. The festival explores the fascinating world of graphic design and illustration, teaming up with various museums, libraries, schools, galleries, and archives. Key locations for the event are BASE Milano in the Tortona district and the Certosa Graphic Village in the northwest. Curator Francesco Dondina has enlisted notable figures like Paola Antonelli and Luca Barcellona, while institutions such as ADI Design Museum and Castello Sforzesco are also involved. The aim is to attract professionals, students, and the wider community.
Key facts
- First edition of Milano Graphic Festival
- Promoted by SIGNS and produced by h+ Milano
- Runs until March 27, 2022
- Over 80 events including exhibitions, workshops, talks, studio visits, and performances
- Two main hubs: BASE Milano (Tortona) and Certosa Graphic Village
- Curated by Francesco Dondina
- Participants include Paola Antonelli, Luca Barcellona, Franco Achilli, Studio FM, Claudia Neri, Ginette Caron, CamuffoLab
- Partner institutions: ADI Design Museum, Mudec, Castello Sforzesco, MUBA, Casa degli Artisti, Fondazione Sozzani
Entities
Artists
- Paola Antonelli
- Luca Barcellona
- Franco Achilli
- Claudia Neri
- Ginette Caron
- Francesco Dondina
Institutions
- SIGNS
- h+ Milano
- BASE Milano
- Certosa Graphic Village
- ADI Design Museum
- Mudec
- Castello Sforzesco
- MUBA – Museo dei Bambini Milano
- Casa degli Artisti
- Fondazione Sozzani
- Studio FM
- CamuffoLab
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Tortona
- Certosa
- Via Bergognone 34, Milan
- Via Giovanni da Udine 45, Milan