Three projects, three visions and three concepts, but one common point: wheter it’s marble or lava stone, what is showcased is the peculiarity of an extremely versatile material, regardless the “though” appareance. Being made of stone can take many meanings, and three important names of Made in Italy demonstrate this. 

A vertical installation inspired by the X Table System—the modular table collection designed for Cappellini by Hsiang Han Hsu, a Taiwan-born designer based in Taipei—welcomes visitors at the entrance of the grand Central Point hall, where the Far East exhibitors area unfolds first. X Possibilities is a way to evoke thought and explore the potential of extending nature into industry and art. The stacked modular tables, in various sizes, rest on an injection-molded plastic base inspired by geometric forms found in nature, ensuring both strength and stability.

A do-it-yourself experience for every age group. From today until Sunday, Abilmente, the Creative Ideas Show, is taking place at Superstudio Maxi. Jewelry, toys, decorations, felt crafts, embroidery, and even artistic installations—all born from creativity and, above all, from handiwork. Fittingly named Abilmente, this event showcases the work of over 130 exhibitors. But it’s more than just an exhibition—it also offers courses and workshops open to everyone, where you can learn the secrets of handmade crafts. From sewing to bookbinding, from paper creations to felting.

MIA Photo Fair returns home. From March 20 to 23, the prestigious event dedicated to art photography reclaims the iconic spaces of Superstudio Più, the same venue that hosted its first unforgettable editions. This homecoming has already sparked excitement among collectors, gallerists, and enthusiasts, eager to immerse themselves in a special 14th edition that promises to be richer and more vibrant than ever.

Cinema and photography, two closely connected and complementary worlds, both capable of telling stories, evoking emotions, and capturing fragments of reality through images that reveal the essence of humanity. British director Peter Chelsom, known for his acclaimed films and collaborations with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, has always nurtured a deep passion for photography, an obsession that began in his childhood. An exhibition hosted at MyOwnGallery during MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas unveils the director’s sharp and ironic gaze, offering the public a journey behind the scenes and into his personal exploration of the “dream role.”

Let’s start with a reflection. 25 years after the birth, starting from Superstudio Più on Via Tortona, of what is now the Milan Design Week spread across the neighborhoods, what has design become in its transformation from a commercial event reserved for architects, designers, creatives, buyers, sellers, manufacturers, real estate professionals, and other “industry insiders”, to a large pop and popular event that now attracts, in addition to the aforementioned, crowds of enthusiasts, explorers, students, curious individuals, and entire families? In our opinion, Milan Design Week has become not only the most effervescent, most international, most democratic, most sustainability-conscious, and most visionary week of the year, but also the most joyful, intriguing, even playful event, dispensing crumbs of pleasure. Attracting, in addition to furniture, object, and device producers of all sizes in dialogue with AI, it also brings together creatives and brands from outside the sector, from automotive, fashion, food, beauty, and even the works of students and artists... and so on. A broad panorama full of promises, both for the present and for the future. Often directed, without filters, to the consumers who eagerly await it, happy to be part of it. Happiness. Here’s the key word, which encapsulates hope and beauty. In these dark and uncertain times of post-Covid, wars, economic crises, geopolitical changes, and Trump-era tariffs, it’s something we need, at least a little, at least in our homes, in the outdoor spaces we live in, in our daily gestures. Happiness – inherent in products, evident in installations – is the challenge we’ve thrown to those wishing to participate in this edition of the Superdesign Show at Superstudio Più in Via Tortona, a historic venue that once again sets trends or at least reflects desires. Happiness. As our theme of the year. As HAPPINESS, a manifesto identified by the exclusive lettering created by graphic artist Daniele Cima, where each letter is meant as a small work of art. As the common thread of the exhibition path characterized by the bright yellow chosen by art director Giulio Cappellini. As a big thank you to the protagonists of Made in Italy who have been with us over these 25 years and today return to the exhibition of their unforgettable pieces. As the exciting show that makes hearts beat in unison between man and machine, staged once again by Lexus. As the virtual explorations of nature and its dangers through the 4.0 technology of FORUM8. As well-being told by the virtual water experience of Geberit. As the selection of “out of this world” proposals, namely that far-East (China, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand) so rich in ideas that mix tradition with innovation. As the “Happy Objects” that tell stories of unusual creativity and make us smile. As “The Tree of Life,” a textile sculpture on-site by Carla Tolomeo, previously shown at the Mocenigo Museum during the 2024 Venice Biennale, which anticipates the sensual exhibition Voluptas by HUB161, hosted at Fla Museum, exploring the combination of tradition/contemporaneity in the craftsmanship and art of the Bel Paese.

As the fashion spotlights dim, another major week, sponsored by the Municipality of Milan, arrives in town. From March 2 to 8, Milano MuseoCity will involve 149 museums and cultural venues—including public, private, and corporate museums, foundations, and artist archives—to guide the public in discovering an extraordinary Milan. An extensive program of special openings, exhibitions, meetings, and collaborations, to which our FLA Museum contributes with extended opening hours, guided tours, and a concluding event celebrating the Tortona District.

Opening Milan Fashion Week, the incredible Gucci runway show at Superstudio Maxi. A month of preparation, a galactic project, the best collaborators, an announced enchantment. It couldn't have started better than this.

The Fashion Research Salon, founded in 2000 by the young Massimiliano Bizzi and Brenda Bellei, is one of the most expected events of the Milan Women's Fashion Week. This year, from February 27th to March 1st, it celebrates an important anniversary. From its humble beginnings at the Fair to its success at Superstudio Più, and later at various locations on Via Tortona, it is a success that renews itself each time, always opening new horizons. White this year celebrates 25 years, just like Superstudio Più. And what it shares with it goes beyond just the location. 

Footballers, tennis players, music superstars, champions of every discipline, and award winners of all kinds find the perfect stage at Superstudio venues to celebrate their triumphs. The superhero of the year is undoubtedly Jannik Sinner, who, with his victory over Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open, is the only player currently aiming for the Grand Slam (winning all four major titles), an extraordinary feat achieved by only five players in a century of tennis history. 
All the signs are there, and have been for some time. With his signature red hair, youth, and humility, it’s no surprise that he was the most applauded and celebrated athlete at the SuperTennis Awards, held on December 4 in the grand hall of Superstudio Maxi. 
Despite the presence of other tennis stars like Matteo Berrettini—winner of three titles and a key player in Italy’s Davis Cup victory—Sara Errani, and Jasmine Paolini, who “wrote a page of history” at the Paris Olympics, Sinner stole the spotlight.
Entertaining the award winners with his witty humor was Piero Chiambretti, while the evening was crowned with an unforgettable concert by Antonello Venditti, making it a night to remember.