Museo del Design Italiano expands collection and accessibility ahead of Supersalone
On July 8, 2021, the Museo del Design Italiano at Triennale Milano is set to reopen, showcasing an enhanced collection and fresh pathways. The permanent exhibition, which spans Italian design from 1946 to 1981, now features a Fiat Nuova 500 D (1960) crafted by Dante Giacosa, wooden models by Giovanni Sacchi, and a variety of graphic materials. New narratives will detail Triennale's history, with accessibility upgrades including a route designed for beginners. The museum will also present rotating themes on textiles from renowned designers such as Ponti and Sottsass. Contributions come from AIAP and Fondazione Sonia e Massimo Cirulli. During Supersalone (September 5–10, 2021), exhibitions curated by Mario Piazza will take place, highlighting the museum's community significance as noted by Marco Sammicheli and Stefano Boeri.
Key facts
- Museo del Design Italiano reopens July 8, 2021 with expanded collection
- New acquisitions include Fiat Nuova 500 D (1960) by Dante Giacosa
- Wooden models by Giovanni Sacchi on loan from Regione Lombardia
- Accessibility improvements with Ledha Milano for first-time visitors and children
- Thematic textile focuses on Ponti, Sottsass, Mari, Crippa, Scanavino, Dorazio, Sambonet, Munari, Melotti, Colombo
- Donors include AIAP, AIAP CDPG, Fondazione Sonia e Massimo Cirulli, Salone del Mobile.Milano, Studio Ettore Sottsass
- Supersalone at Triennale from September 5–10, 2021
- Exhibition on history of Salone del Mobile curated by Mario Piazza
- Carlo Mollino exhibition with Casa Albonico furnishings from September 3 to November 7, 2021
- Marco Sammicheli is director since December 2020; Stefano Boeri is President
Entities
Artists
- Dante Giacosa
- Giovanni Sacchi
- Gio Ponti
- Ettore Sottsass
- Enzo Mari
- Roberto Crippa
- Emilio Scanavino
- Piero Dorazio
- Roberto Sambonet
- Bruno Munari
- Fausto Melotti
- Carlo Mollino
Institutions
- Museo del Design Italiano
- Triennale Milano
- Ledha Milano
- AIAP Associazione italiana design della comunicazione visiva
- AIAP CDPG – Centro di Documentazione sul Progetto Grafico
- Fondazione Sonia e Massimo Cirulli
- Salone del Mobile.Milano
- Studio Ettore Sottsass
- Regione Lombardia
- Direzione Regionale Musei della Lombardia
- FIAT
- Artribune
Locations
- Milano
- Italy