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Milan Art Week 2025: A Global Epicenter of Contemporary Art

Milan Art Week returns from April 1-6, 2025, with over 350 events and 60 world premieres, solidifying Milan as a leading force in the global art scene. The event fosters dialogue between artists, institutions, and the public, while Miart strengthens its role as a commercial and experimental hub for modern and contemporary art.

Por: Angela Leon Cervera
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Giovanni Frangi. Panorama at la Porta di Milano. Photo: @milanoartweekofficial

From April 1 to 6, Milan transforms into a dynamic canvas of contemporary art as the city hosts its 9th edition of Milan Art Week. With over 350 scheduled events—including 60 world premieres—this multidisciplinary celebration solidifies Milan’s status as a global art capital.

 

Bringing together 205 institutions, galleries, and independent spaces, the city pulses with creativity, bridging the past, present, and future through artistic expression.

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Nico Vascellari. Pastorale at Palazzo Reale. Photo: @milanoartweekofficial

How Does Milan Art Week Redefine Contemporary Art?

Art is more than an object; it’s a dialogue, a movement, an invitation to explore the world through different lenses. This year’s theme embraces that very essence. The program spans exhibitions, performances, debates, and screenings, all designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking.

 

“It was born to question the present and future,” organizers state. Tommaso Sacchi, Milan’s Secretary of Culture, emphasizes its impact: “It’s an essential event that champions culture as a driver of collective growth, fostering connections between artists, institutions, and citizens.”

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Giovanni Frangi. Panorama at la Porta di Milano. Photo: @milanoartweekofficial

What Are the Must-See Exhibitions?

A city-wide showcase of artistic mastery unfolds across renowned venues. Highlights include:

 

  • Body of Evidence by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat at PAC, exploring identity, exile, and resilience through striking visual narratives.
  • A site-specific installation by Italian artist Nico Vascellari at Palazzo Reale, merging sound, sculpture, and spatial intervention.
  • Etruschi del Novecento at the Luigi Rovati Foundation, revealing how Etruscan culture influenced 20th-century Italian artists.
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Nico Vascellari. Pastorale at Palazzo Reale. Photo: @milanoartweekofficial

How Does Milan Art Week Elevate the Global Art Market?

Running parallel to Milan Art Week is Miart, the International Fair of Modern and Contemporary Art (April 4-6). Featuring 179 galleries from 30 countries, it showcases an eclectic mix of established and emerging talent. Spanish and Latin American galleries have a significant presence, with 1 Mira Madrid, Ehrhardt Flórez, and Crisis Lima highlighting cutting-edge perspectives.

 

This synergy between a world-class art fair and an immersive citywide program positions Milan as both an experimental lab and a commercial hub—where market-driven excellence meets avant-garde ingenuity.

 

Milan Art Week isn’t just an event—it’s a statement. It reinforces Milan’s role as a cultural powerhouse, where tradition and innovation collide, and where artists, collectors, and visionaries shape the future of contemporary art. In a world that constantly evolves, Milan remains at the forefront, proving that art is not only to be observed but experienced, challenged, and redefined.

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