Art for Tomorrow
May 12-14, 2025
In person: Milan, Italy
Organized by
Art for Tomorrow 2025
Overcoming, Together
In 2025 the world is facing unprecedented challenges, many of them rooted in the inequalities that have only been exacerbated by the triple threat of political, economic and climate crises. These challenges can lead to fracture and isolation, turning away from each other instead of coming together, and leaving the most vulnerable behind. But change will only come if we turn outward instead of inward, to our friends, our communities and our planet.
Art for Tomorrow 2025 is about tapping into this shared humanity to learn about creative solutions to the most entrenched problems. From May 12-14, we will convene influential figures from the arts, design and architecture in Milan, to explore the impact that these fields can and do have on society.
The beautiful setting of the Milan Triennial, where this year’s event will be hosted, is the perfect setting in which to consider contemporary challenges. Art for Tomorrow is proud to be collaborating with both the Triennale, whose theme this year is “Inequalities,” and with Milan Art Week, whose theme is “among friends.” We will also explore Milan’s vibrant cultural landscape, venturing into museums, performance spaces and design studios to see the arts in action.
Here is a sampling of some of the topics we’ll be discussing in the plenary sessions:
- Exclusive one-on-one conversations between New York Times journalists and leading figures
- Community-driven arts
- Migration as a boon for creativity
- Art in times of war
- Biodiversity celebration
- The power of sound art
- Reviving cultural heritage
- Forging public/private partnerships
...and many more
Art for Tomorrow 2024 Speakers
Philippe Starck
CreatorJohn Akomfrah
Artist and FilmmakerSean Scully
ArtistMariët Westermann
Director and C.E.O., Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and FoundationMelissa Chiu
Director, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer, Social Justice Activist and Executive Director, Equal Justice InitiativeLina Ghotmeh
ArchitectAmos Gitai
FilmmakerArt for Tomorrow 2024 Moderators
The event is moderated by senior New York Times journalists.
Farah Nayeri
Culture Writer, The New York TimesPamela Paul
Columnist, The New York TimesRoslyn Sulcas
Culture Writer, The New York TimesScott Reyburn
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