Read Cristina Morozzi's interview with Lorenza Castelli, daughter of the founder of MIA Fair, and find out all about the 11th edition of the prestigious international photography fair.

The 11th edition of the Milan Mia Image Art Fair is back this year from April 28 to May 1 at Superstudio Maxi (Via Moncucco 35, Milan), Superstudio’s huge event space.

We talked all about it with Lorenza Castelli, who is the daughter of the founder Fabio Castelli. She tells us about how the exhibition was created in 2011 thanks to a chat between her father and Gisella Borioli

The 11th edition of the MIA Fair has highlighted new trends in contemporary photography, with the participation of old favourites and new proposals. Read the reportage.

Trends in Contemporary Photography
From April 28 to May 1 took place in Milan the XI edition of MIA Photo Fair - Milan Image Art Fair, the most important Italian fair dedicated to contemporary photography. Italian and foreign photographers have exhibited works that showcase current photographic trends, from the most creative to the most traditional ones.

The Venice Biennale has reached its 59th edition and the theme for this edition is The Milk of Dreams, taking the inspiration by a children's book. Read Cristina Morozzi's reportage.

 The 59th Venice Biennale (23 April–27 November 2022) is the first to be curated by a woman. Internationally renowned art critic Cecilia Alemanni chose the theme Il latte dei sogni, or The Milk of Dreams, for the event. The name was inspired by the title of the illustrated children’s book by Leonora Carrington, a surrealist artist whose book describes a magical world where it is possible to reinvent ourselves, modifying our bodies...

The first edition of Interaction Napoli will take place from March to September 2022. The exhibition aims to promote craftsmanship and interaction between the artists and the spaces of the cloister of Santa Chiara.

Twenty-eight international artists will display their works at the historic cloister of Santa Chiara in Naples during the first edition of the biennial exhibition entitled Interaction Napoli (12 March–17 September 2022), promoted by foundation Made in Cloister and curated by Demetrio Paparoni. Among the international artists involved are big names like Maurizio Cattelan, Mimmo Paladino, Julian Schnabel and Joana Vasconcelos.

Photographs are not only artworks, but also unique furnishing accessories with a great decorative effect. In some cases, they come with an intimate and personal touch. Discover more in the article. 

When it comes to interior design, the desire to hang photographs on the walls is a natural, almost instinctive action: it is a common choice, and we love it. Using a photograph as a decorative object is an excellent way to add style and personality to a room. It's essential to select images that are meaningful to us; what the photos depict has an impact on the viewer. They can have a personal significance, be purely ornamental and decorative, or be a great financial investment.

Contemporary artist photography is an important art market industry, both from a cultural and economic point of view. With photography, art enters the spaces of everyday life, making them unique and personal...

Fuorisalone 2022 is approaching and this edition of the event will investigate the dimensions of Space and Time and the role of design. Read the article.

 Between space and time

“Between Space and Time” is the theme of this year’s Fuorisalone in Milan, which will focus on the role of design and its impact on the future of the space we inhabit.

Many important brands will be in attendance this year, including Arflex MDF Italia, JCP Universe, Dale Italia and B&B Italia.

 High quality materials and production processesWe can make predictions for Design Week based on the window displays..

Sicis is one of the world's leading companies in the production of luxury artistic mosaics. The collection is now available on Design Italy. Discover more in the article. 

Mosaics: Breathing new life into a timeless tradition

Sicis – from the Latin Sic Immensos Clarosque Inceptos Somniavi, translating as “the great and famous adventures I dreamed of” – was founded in the late 1980s with the concept of bringing mosaics back to life.

It’s no coincidence that Sicis is located in Ravenna, the capital of the Western Roman Empire and the first location of the barbarian kingdoms in Italy at the time of Theodoric the Great, as well as where some of the most beautiful mosaics in the world...