Seven Design Exhibitions Highlight Salone del Mobile Milano 2026
The Salone del Mobile Milano 2026 is currently taking place in Milan, with activities spread throughout its historic districts. Whitewall has spotlighted seven exhibitions, one of which is the Homo Faber Fellowship's 'Today's Masters Meet Tomorrow's Talents' at Casa degli Artisti, featuring 22 pairs of artisans and creatives. Among the highlighted pieces are a ceramic 'sea monster' crafted by Kartini Thomas and Álvaro Nogueira, a glass installation by Adrienne Diamond and Fiona Byrne, and a triptych puzzle box by Juan Garrido Gayubo and Rocío Ortiz Vara. Buccellati showcases 'Aquae Mirabiles,' an immersive water theater installation, while Bocci's 'Light as Medium' presents works by Omer Arbel. Notable collaborations include Bang & Olufsen with Antolini, MARNI with Pasticceria Cucchi, ISSEY MIYAKE's 'The Paper Log,' and Poltrona Frau with Shepard Fairey.
Key facts
- Salone del Mobile Milano 2026 is underway in Milan.
- Whitewall highlights seven standout exhibitions.
- The Homo Faber Fellowship exhibition features 22 duos of master artisans and emerging creatives.
- Buccellati's 'Aquae Mirabiles' is an immersive water theatre installation.
- Bocci's 'Light as Medium' is a collaboration with Omer Arbel curated by David Alhadeff.
- Bang & Olufsen and Antolini collaborate on an installation exploring sound and design.
- MARNI and Pasticceria Cucchi's collaboration extends through July 15th.
- Poltrona Frau's collaboration with Shepard Fairey includes a limited edition of 200 armchairs.
Entities
Artists
- Kartini Thomas
- Álvaro Nogueira
- Adrienne Diamond
- Fiona Byrne
- Morgane Baroghel
- Maëva Louvel
- Juan Garrido Gayubo
- Rocío Ortiz Vara
- Federica Sala
- Luke Edward Hall
- David Alhadeff
- Omer Arbel
- Satoshi Kondo
- Shepard Fairey
Institutions
- Whitewall
- Homo Faber Fellowship
- Michelangelo Foundation
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Casa degli Artisti
- Buccellati
- Balich Wonder Studio
- Bocci
- Bang & Olufsen
- Antolini
- Antolini Stoneroom
- MARNI
- Pasticceria Cucchi
- RedDuo Studio
- MARTINI
- ISSEY MIYAKE
- MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO
- Ensamble Studio
- Poltrona Frau
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Guatemala