Exploring Innovation and Design at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
Unveiling New Dimensions: The 2024 Salone del Mobile.Milano promises a vibrant exploration of innovative design and sustainable practices in the furniture industry.
The 62nd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, held at Fiera Milano Rho from April 16-21, 2024, promises an enriching experience with nearly 2,000 exhibitors from 35 countries. This year's theme, "Where experience evolves," highlights the fair's commitment to blending cultural synthesis with enduring value for participants.
Key highlights include the biennials EuroCucina and Salone Internazionale del Bagno, each exploring themes of sustainability and innovative design in living spaces. EuroCucina 2024 focuses on the evolution of the kitchen as a social and relational hub, integrating smart technologies and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, Salone Internazionale del Bagno 2024 pushes the boundaries of bathroom design towards wellness and sustainability, featuring immersive installations that challenge our understanding of water use and ecological responsibility.
SaloneSatellite celebrates its 25th anniversary by spotlighting young designers under 35, fostering connections between emerging talents and global brands. Additionally, the fair's cultural program includes talks and roundtable discussions with leading architects and designers discussing future perspectives in design.
EuroCucina 2024: Redefining Kitchen Spaces with Sustainability and Technology
The 24th edition of EuroCucina 2024, taking place in halls 2 and 4, delves into the merging of living spaces and the role of kitchens as centers of social interaction and technological integration. This year, EuroCucina emphasizes the transformation of kitchens into multi-functional, relational hubs that blend seamlessly with other domestic areas. The focus is on sustainable design that extends to outdoor spaces and incorporates smart technology. A key feature of the event is a series of discussions and performances exploring the future of food design, presented by independent food magazines alongside international artists, designers, and chefs. These sessions offer unique insights through food tastings and performances throughout the event.
Here are the six projects featured at EuroCucina 2024, each bringing unique perspectives and creative interpretations:
- L’Integrale - "Mangiare il mare": Led by Diletta Sereni, this project envisions future marine diets in a potentially fishless sea, blending art and science to explore new marine flavors through a series of broths that tell the tales of the sea.
- Family Style - "Objects of Affection": This American magazine collaborates with award-winning chef Sophia Roe and design studio DRIFT to transform food into art, exploring our ancestral connections to food preparation and presentation.
- The Preserve Journal - "Digesting Degrowth": This installation by artist Grace Gloria Denis and editor Michelle Skelsgaard Sørensen combines edible materials and interactive displays to discuss sustainable agriculture and the principles of degrowth through food.
- Linseed Journal - "A Humble Gathering": This British magazine and designer Francesca Sarti create an exhibit focusing on the simplicity and treasure of the everyday, connecting food preparation to natural, humble origins.
- Magazine F - "Food Documentary Magazine": This project by food artist Bobby Cortez examines the life cycle of food ingredients, highlighting their cultural and nutritional impacts through interactive installations.
- Farta: Partnering with Projecto Matéria, this platform showcases lesser-known Portuguese culinary traditions, emphasizing the artistic and behavioral aspects behind the dishes through creative presentations
David Lynch's Dreamlike Spaces: A Prelude to Reflection at Salone del Mobile 2024
At Salone del Mobile 2024, David Lynch unveils "Interiors by David Lynch: A Thinking Room," a unique installation located in pavilions 5 and 7. Curated by Antonio Monda, this immersive space invites visitors to engage in a moment of silence and reflection. The installation features two identical, symbolic rooms adorned with a central armchair, evocative images chosen by Lynch, a mirror, a clock, and a curtain-draped setting. Designed to prepare visitors for the bustling fair atmosphere, these rooms offer a tranquil escape for contemplation and mental preparation, blending Lynch's distinctive aesthetic with the architectural insights of Lombardini22 and contributions from Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
SaloneSatellite 2024: Celebrating Young Talent and Design Innovation
SaloneSatellite 2024, celebrating its 25th anniversary at pavilions 5 and 7, is dedicated to nurturing the talent of designers under 35. The event, themed "Connecting Design since 1998," serves as a pivotal connection hub between young professionals and global firms. This year's celebration includes mentorship sessions with renowned designers, the SaloneSatellite Award featuring a new trophy by Daniele Basso, and roundtable discussions on emerging design practices with experts like Nasir Kassamali and Tony Chambers. Additionally, in collaboration with FrankBros, the event promotes designers' work online. Accompanying this milestone, the "Universo Satellite" exhibition at Triennale Milano curated by Beppe Finessi and Ricardo Bello Dias recounts the history of the event.
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024 is a must-visit event for anyone interested in design and innovation. As Italy's premier showcase of new trends in the furniture and design industry, it offers an unmatched opportunity to experience cutting-edge creations and meet leading designers from around the globe. With its diverse exhibitions and events, including EuroCucina and SaloneSatellite, the fair sets the stage for what's next in the world of design, making it an essential destination for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
