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Milan Design Week 2026: A Guide to What to See in the Brera District

Milano Design Week 2026: guida alle cose da vedere nel distretto di Brera

The Brera Design District has unveiled its extensive programming for Milan Design Week 2026, featuring over 300 events and 217 showrooms under the theme "Essere Progetto." Key highlights include Yinka Ilori’s immersive installation for Veuve Clicquot, a major showcase of Uzbek craftsmanship at Palazzo Citterio curated by Kulapat Yantrasast, and Sara Ricciardi’s large-scale inflatable installation at the Pinacoteca di Brera. To manage the high volume of visitors, organizers have introduced the "Fuorisalone Passport," a digital platform designed to streamline entry and registration across various locations.

This edition of the Brera Design District is significant for its focus on the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary global design, marked by Uzbekistan's first official participation in the week. By integrating high-profile international designers with artisanal foundations like the Michelangelo Foundation, the event reinforces Milan's role as a critical hub for cultural exchange. The introduction of the Fuorisalone Passport also signals a shift toward digital infrastructure in managing large-scale cultural tourism within the city's historic fabric.