The End-of-Term Grand Interview with Stefano Boeri After 8 Years as President of Triennale di Milano

Stefano Boeri reflects on his eight-year tenure as president of Triennale Milano in a wide-ranging exit interview. He discusses the institution's transformation into a more international and accessible cultural hub, highlighting key achievements such as the three major International Exhibitions—"Broken Nature" (2019), "Unknown Unknowns" (2022), and "Inequalities" (2025)—and the physical reclamation of spaces like the "Cuore" hall and the garden-level floor, which were opened free to the public. Boeri also touches on financial management, governance challenges, and his hopes for the future leadership.

This interview matters because it offers a firsthand account of how a major Italian cultural institution evolved under Boeri's leadership, becoming a model for blending international prestige with local community engagement. His reflections on the Triennale's role as a "public school" and urban piazza underscore broader trends in museum management, where institutions increasingly prioritize accessibility, interdisciplinary programming, and social relevance. The piece also signals a leadership transition that could shape the Triennale's future direction.