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Milan Design Week 2026: The exhibitions, moments and Milan magic we loved this year
Spring in Milan means early-morning espressos, sunlit streets and a city buzzing with design lovers. During Milan Design Week 2026, our photographer captured the exhibitions and atmospheres we loved most, from the Eames Houses at Triennale to Marimekko’s floral osteria and Alessi’s playful table installation. Here’s our visual roundup of the moments that defined the week across the city.
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The Pool exhibition dives into the relationship between skateboarding and architecture
Do you know what Alvar Aalto and skateboarding have in common? The Pool, a new summer exhibition at Jyväskylä’s Aalto2 Museum Centre, delves into how Aalto’s 1930s Villa Mairea swimming pool has influenced the global skate culture from Finland to California.
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Garden Futures: Designing with Nature – The new exhibition in Helsinki delves into green ideas
The Museum of Finnish Architecture and Design Museum join forces for a collaborative exhibition that explores the shapes and significance of gardens across different times and places. The Garden Futures exhibition also beckons visitors to discover Finnish suburban nature and allotment gardens.
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EMMA’s Magic Room exhibition explores Yrjö Kukkapuro’s designs – and his love of art
The Magic Room exhibition at the Espoo Museum of Modern Art EMMA celebrates the 90th anniversary of the legendary Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. Alongside Kukkapuro’s iconic furniture and prototypes, the exhibition showcases a selection of bold, colorful art.
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Kunsthalle Helsinki’s Aallot exhibition presents gems from the world’s largest private Aalto collection
The exhibition Aallot – Aino and Alvar Aalto Through a Collector’s Eyes showcases classics and rarities from collector Pertti Männistö’s amazingly extensive Aalto collection. On display are also original pieces from the Paimio Sanatorium.
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Amos Rex’s new exhibitions are a dialogue between visual art, music and architecture
Two interdisciplinary exhibitions are on display this summer at Helsinki’s Amos Rex art museum: Blick by visual artist Raija Malka and composer Kaija Saariaho fills the museum’s large hall, and Between us by Karoliina Hellberg, Tero Kuitunen and Raimo Saarinen expands outside of the exhibition halls.
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