Stefano Boeri on Eight Years Leading Triennale Milano: A Farewell Interview

Stefano Boeri reflects on his eight-year tenure as president of Triennale Milano in a wide-ranging exit interview. He highlights the institution's transformation into an international hub, with over 3 million visitors since 2022, mostly under 35 and international. Boeri cites three major International Exhibitions—'Broken Nature' (2019, curated by Paola Antonelli with MoMA), 'Unknown Unknowns' (2022, curated by Francis Keré and Ersilia Vaudo), and 'Inequalities' (2025, with Milan universities)—as a trilogy. He notes the opening of 'Cuore' archive hall, the reclamation of the garden-level floor from a private nightclub, and the restoration of 'Casa Lana' by Ettore Sottsass. Financially, the foundation's net worth grew by €6 million, with an average annual turnover of €20 million and public funding at 43%. Boeri discusses the pandemic's toll, including the deaths of Lea Vergine, Enzo Mari, and Giovanni Gastel, and the controversial installation '471 Days' by Filippo Teoldi and Midori Hasuike counting Gaza victims. He expresses regret over not reopening the Impluvium or linking Triennale to Torre Branca for a RadioTriennale. Boeri advocates for a permanent seat for Milan universities on the board and dreams of merging with ADI. He leaves a legacy of exhibitions including Francesco Clemente and a major Costantino Nivola retrospective curated by Cecilia Alemani.