Are you ready to dive into the second month of spring in Milan and spend the most of its beautiful days? Here is your guide to experiencing everything April has to offer and celebrating the heart of spring while fully enjoying the season’s beauty. As always, this city never sleeps and has something for everyone. Whether you’re an interior designer, an art enthusiast, or simply a traveler, one thing is certain—no one will be bored!

Milano Art Week – from 1st to 6th of April

April unveils with a dynamic celebration of contemporary art – Milano Art Week. By transforming the city into a gallery, the visitors are immersed into a great world of courageous self-expression. With a great blend of exhibitions and collaborations, the event offers an opportunity to be seen for both established and emerging voices. 

A highlight of the event is Miart, Milan’s international modern and contemporary art fair, where galleries from around the world present their works. Moreover, institutions like Palazzo Reale, Museo del Novecento, and Fondazione Prada host bold installations and dialogues between past and present.

Equally thought-provoking is Shirin Neshat’s Body of Evidence at PAC Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea, where the Iranian artist explores themes of power, religion, race, and human relationships. For an immersive experience, Open Studio at Spazio NP14 offers a rare glimpse into the creative spaces of four contemporary artists. Make sure to plan this week thoughtfully to squeeze the best out of everything Milano Art Week has to offer.

Milano Design Week – from 7th to 13th of April

One of the important events in the sphere of design is transforming Milan into an actual stage where reality collapses with creativity. Fuorisalone 2025 presents the idea of merging design, sustainability, and culture while touching buildings, streets, and hidden courtyards.

This year’s central theme, “Mondi Connessi” – which translates from Italian as “Connected Worlds” – talks for itself explaining the main direction for this edition. Salone del Mobile at Fiera Milano Rho opens with The Night Before – Object Chairs Opera by Robert Wilson at La Scala and Museo del Novecento, featuring John Giorno and more.

Beyond the main exhibitions, Milan’s design scenes can be seen across six must-visit districts which all provide even more engaging and interactive experience. Among them there is the Tortona area, Brera Design district, Durini Design District , Porta Venezia Design District and 5VIE.  Nevertheless, the best advice for the week is to explore on foot and stay curious—keep your eyes open, and you might just stumble upon an installation where you least expect it!

“Euroluce” : from 8th to 13th April

Brace yourselves for a dazzling display of wonderful artworks as Euroluce makes a dashing return in Rho Fiera Milano from April 8th to April 13th. As the title of the event suggests, its main highlight entails over 300 exhibitors unveiling  the evolution of lighting. From home interiors to large-scale installations, Euroluce aims to bring attention to the role of lighting in designs, technology and well-being. What makes this year’s edition particularly stand out, however, is the addition of ‘Euroluce International Lighting Forum’ on April 10th to 11th, which seeks to bring together experts, namely Robert Wilson, DRIFT, and many others. They will further shed light – no pun intended – on the future of lighting in architecture. So, whether you’re a design connoisseur , or just simply a curious individual wanting to know more, this is your chance to explore a world where innovation and artistry merge together.

“Ripetizioni” – Minjung Kim : from 2nd April to 30th May

Get ready for a fascinating journey into the mind of the brilliant and renowned Korean artist, Minjung Kim, at ‘Repetitions’. Open to the public in Robilant+Voena gallery, from April 2nd to May 30th, the exhibit accentuates the artist’s masterful manipulation of Hanji paper takes center stage. Further emphasizing its transformative beauty, Minjung Kim’s signature approach to texture and form, creates a visual experience dominated by a perfectly balanced blend of chaos and order. A phenomenon that uniquely encapsulates the power of repetition in art. The Korean visionary’s exploration of precision merges Eastern traditions with contemporary aesthetics, thus rendering this event a must-see for not just art lovers, but philosophy enthusiasts too.

“Architettura e Utopia” – Ramon Enrich : from 15th April to 30th May 

Step into an enchanting domain with the ‘Architecture and Utopia’ by Ramon Enrich at Cadogan Gallery, running from April 15th to May 30th. The exhibit showcases a unique mix of paintings, sculptures, and monumental pieces that explore the connection between landscape and architecture through memory’s evocative lens. Ramon Enrich’s masterpieces are defined by geometric precision, as well as abstraction, which seek to enhance the architectural forms he animates, into something beyond human perception : timeless spaces. There’s a notable balance of two opposing phenomena in his artworks : stillness and movement, which generate a silent dialogue between structure and flow.

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