Three major installations take center stage at Salone del Mobile 2025, each offering a distinct perspective on tradition, transformation, and artistic expression.
Pierre-Yves Rochon’s “Villa Héritage” (Pavilions 13-15) introduces A Luxury Way, a vision of interior design that respects tradition while embracing contemporary evolution. Rochon explores the balance between inheritance and creative freedom, proving that legacy should inspire rather than constrain.
Oscar-winning director Paolo Sorrentino presents “La Dolce Attesa” at the entrance to Pavilions 22-24. This installation reflects on waiting as a transformative experience, likening it to the emotional anticipation of pregnancy. Working with scenographer Margherita Palli, Sorrentino creates an environment where expectation becomes a moment of beauty and possibility.
In collaboration with the Municipality of Milan | Culture, American artist Robert Wilson unveils “Mother” at the Rondanini Pietà Museum in Sforzesco Castle. With a score by Arvo Pärt, Wilson’s work offers a new perspective on Michelangelo’s final masterpiece, a piece often considered one of Milan’s most significant artistic treasures alongside Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper.
The First Euroluce International Lighting Forum
The Euroluce International Lighting Forum debuts this year, focusing on advancements in lighting design. Curated by Annalisa Rosso, Editorial Director & Cultural Events Advisor for Salone del Mobile, the event is developed in collaboration with APIL (the Italian Lighting Designers Association).
Held on April 10 and 11, the forum takes place in the Forest of Space Arena (Pavilion 2), designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. The program includes six masterclasses, two round tables, and two workshops, inviting industry leaders and emerging voices to exchange ideas on the future of lighting and spatial design.
Drafting Futures Returns With Key Conversations
For the third year, the Formafantasma Arena (Pavilion 14) hosts Drafting Futures: Conversations about Next Perspectives, a five-day series of discussions on the evolving role of design.
Speakers include Lesley Lokko, founder of the African Futures Institute and curator of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, alongside Valeria Segovia, Principal and Design Director at Gensler London. These conversations explore innovation, sustainability, and the future of urban spaces.
Returning for its second year, the Drafting Futures Arena also features the Salone Library project, a collection of books on light and design, curated by event speakers.
Extending Design Into The City
Salone del Mobile reaches beyond the fairgrounds with the Design Kiosk in Piazza della Scala, running from April 1–13. This space hosts presentations and discussions with key voices in design. Designed by DWA-Design Studio, the kiosk offers a cultural connection point within the city, with programming curated by Corraini Edizioni.
Meanwhile, the Corraini Mobile Bookshop returns, featuring a selection of over 110 international publishers, showcasing independent voices across the design industry.
