HIGHLIGHTS

Simone Micheli, the hero of the project, has died

The passing of Simone Micheli (1964-2025) removes from the Italian and international scene not only an architect, but a tireless fighter-experimenter-thinker of the "dimension of the possible"

7 exhibitions to see in major European cities in early 2026

Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan (and more): a map of wonderful museums hosting - in early 2026 - truly unmissable exhibitions

Luca Nichetto's startup, Nichecraft, is born

In January, with the launch of a wristwatch, the Italian designer presented the evolution of his studio: a leap in entrepreneurial scale for the production of numbered series of furnishing accessories and wearable objects. All branded

Why Your Bedroom Isn't Giving You Rest: Three Invisible Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Feng Shui in your bedroom can make the difference between a deep and restless sleep. Improper bed positioning, mirrors that reflect it, and myths about the "correct" directions create energetic instability. Small, targeted adjustments can restore balance

Presentation of the Annual Report (Eco) Sistema Design Milano 2025

(Eco) Sistema Design Milano is a research project promoted by Salone del Mobile and developed in collaboration with the Department of Design at Politecnico di Milano.

The Doors of Hope: in San Vittore, design reshapes the meaning of prison

The Doors of Hope project debuts in San Vittore: Michele De Lucchi creates a symbolic intervention that transforms prison architecture into a space for reflection and change

Gianni Versace, the power of a legend that shines again in Magna Graecia

In Reggio Calabria, an exhibition transforms the designer's classical legacy into a sensory journey through archaeology, fashion, and Mediterranean visions

From Game to Myth: a major tarot exhibition at the Accademia Carrara

On February 27, 2026, a major exhibition opens a journey into the symbolic imagery of the tarot between art, history and design, from the prestigious Colleoni deck to contemporary times.

INTERIORS

New Year's Eve dinner services and décor: the most beautiful and auspicious choices

For the dinner on the last day of the year, everything is allowed, even bringing symbolism to the table

2025: the year that forced art to change its skin, truly

From institutional revolutions to major retrospectives, the past 12 months have redrawn the geographies, powers and fragilities of the global art system

Hotel Meliá London Kensington: un cinque stelle sofisticato e contemporaneo

Nel cuore vittoriano della capitale anglosassone il raffinato hotel della catena spagnola propone un perfetto mix tra eleganza britannica e gusto spagnolo

Unexpected destinations to start planning your best 2026 trips now

Where to go in 2026: the best trips to book to escape the algorithm and live meaningful and rewarding experiences that fuel our passions

New Museums 2026: Grand Openings from Los Angeles to London

Grand openings in 2026: museums designed by star architects transform the global cultural landscape through technology, photography and new languages

Christmas, a time of gestures: when design renews the rituals of the holidays

Eleven designers and architects explain how Christmas becomes a laboratory of rituals, between memory, slowness and new ways of experiencing the holidays: between candles, set tables, reinvented trees, objects that speak of care and belonging

STORIES

Discovering the wonderful graphics of Ettore Sottsass

A research in the archive donated to the Giorgio Cini Foundation reveals a lesser-known aspect of the activity of the architect who was a meticulous graphic designer and archivist, a forerunner of his times

In front of Villa Emma in Nonantola, a place that speaks of hospitality is born

The project of the Villa Emma Foundation in Nonantola – by Studio Bianchini & Lusiardi with the installation by Dotdotdot – transforms Prato Galli into a place where an episode of the past becomes a contemporary invitation to reflect on the value of hospitality and community

From story to story: urban perspectives of memory

Five exhibitions curated by the Adiacenze collective for a journey through Emilia-Romagna among archives, communities and places that demand to be reinterpreted

The place to discover the secrets of car design is near Turin: the Pininfarina Museum seen for you

About 20 kilometers from Turin are the Pininfarina museum and headquarters. A place rich in history where new projects continue to emerge. And there's also the Wind Tunnel

The curator? A care-giver of culture

What does it mean to design an exhibition? What is the curator's role, and how does their intervention shape the audience's experience? We discussed this with Beatrice Merz and Claudia Gioia, curators at the Merz Foundation in Turin.

The museum is the place of marriage and not of heritage

Heritage protection considered as collective care: the director of the Museum of Civilizations of Rome, Andrea Viliani, on mediation, sharing and accessibility

TRAVELS

When I truly understood what La Mamounia means

A personal diary of a first time in Marrakech and two nights at the historic La Mamounia, where time slows among citrus gardens and dawn calls to prayer, and the idea of a “safe haven” becomes more than just a beautiful name

5 European destinations perfect for a natural serotonin boost

From floating lodges to brand-new Nordic wellness destinations, where to go in Europe if you're looking for mood-boosting trips to face the year with the right dose of well-being

Paris in January: What to do and love during Maison&Objet

A map of places and experiences to make the most of Paris in the dead of winter, when many design enthusiasts and professionals are in town for the home decor fair

3 European cities worth visiting in winter (and why)

In Europe from north to south, these cities are perfect to visit in winter for those looking for magical atmospheres or trendy destinations but without the crowds

Bangkok's hidden address: Jim Thompson House, where Thai design and vision meet

In Bangkok, an unexpected design address off the beaten track will make even the most inexperienced visitors' hearts beat faster.

A break from the greyness of the city to rediscover the mountains with new eyes

Near the border with Austria, a weekend in Val Pusteria for a true mountain journey through architecture, mountaineering stories and photographs
VENICE BIENNALE 2025
VENICE BIENNALE 2025
Carlo Ratti's curation, the national pavilions, and events outside the Biennale: INTERNI's special coverage of the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale
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