The most beautiful design exhibitions to see this fall

Hey design lovers!

As the crisp autumn air sets in, it’s time to feast your eyes on some stunning exhibitions. Here are my top picks for the most beautiful design showcases this fall:

1. “Bauhaus Reimagined” at MoMA, New York (Sept 15 – Jan 10)
Explore 100 years of influential design with over 200 objects on display.

2. “Future Perfect: Digital Craft in Design” at V&A, London (Oct 1 – Dec 20)
Witness the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology.

3. “Nordic Design: A Living Legacy” at Design Museum, Copenhagen (Sept 30 – Feb 28)
Discover how Scandinavian design continues to shape our modern world.

4. “Eco-Futurism: Sustainable Design Solutions” at Vitra Design Museum, Weil am Rhein (Oct 10 – Mar 15)
See how designers are tackling environmental challenges through innovation.

5. “Typography in Motion” at Cooper Hewitt, New York (Nov 5 – Apr 2)
Experience the dynamic world of kinetic and interactive type design.

Don’t miss these inspiring exhibitions that showcase the power of design to shape our world and future!.

Design lovers, we turn to you precisely: fairs, events, exhibitions dedicated to the design and at the world of furniture are the fertile ground where to acculturate more, but also to have the opportunity to find the right inspiration for decorating home. And autumn is the perfect season to start touring not only Italy, but even the world in search of ideas. Summer is a distant memory – as is the heat – so let’s arm ourselves with trench coats, coffee and tickets!

I am a dragon: the true story of Alessandro Mendini – La Triennale

Through Oct. 13, the exhibition Io sono un drago: the true story of Alessandro Mendini is the perfect opportunity to observe a retrospective of the designer and artist Alessandro Mendini. An exhibition that is structured in such a way as to captivate the audience among sections, works, materials and subjects, which come from public and private collections. “I am not an architect, I am a dragon,” so wrote Mendini in his philosophical diagrams. At the Milan Triennale, a golden opportunity to analyze not only the works, but also the Mendini’s own role during the twentieth century.

Iconic Auböck

Also running through Oct. 13, dear design lovers, we can suggest a “hop” to the Auböck workshop in Vienna for the exhibition Iconic Auböck. At the MAK, you can see more than 400 items, various classic and iconic pieces in a mix of materials, patterns, and prints, focusing mainly on the 1920s, 1930s, and after World War II, up to the 1980s. A must-see design exhibition in Vienna to discover authentic Austrian design. The Auböck workshop has, indeed, gained an influential position on the international scene, not only in Austria, with distinctive innovations and products. And, for that matter, to own some of the collectibles designed by Carl Auböck III is even the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Art Biennale, The Venice Biennale

This design exhibition, personally curated by Adriano Pedrosa, runs through Nov. 24, 2024: the title of the 60th Venice International Art Exhibition, which officially opened to the public on April 20, is Strangers Everywhere – Foreigners Everywhere. There are 331 artists and collectives that have been selected for the Biennale, and there are many not to be missed, including Eva Jospin’s Selva, Julie Mehretu’s Ensemble, No man is an island or even Arne Quinze’s Are We The Aliens. Mark them all.

Danish Modern at Designmuseum Danmark

Let’s fly to Denmark? The good news is that this exhibition runs until May 3, 2026, so we have plenty of time not to miss it. In particular, it focuses on Danish design from 1920 to 1970, telling the story of how, from the “handcrafted” style, it evolved into the famous Danish style that is now recognized worldwide. Yes, there is a chance to see “live” some of the most iconic Danish design objects.

Nieuwe Instituut – Garden Futures

Not only design and furniture, but also cutting-edge gardens: the theme of the exhibition Garden Futures at Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam is no longer tied to the concept of garden romance as it was until recently. Today the garden becomes the ideal place to experiment and lay the foundations for a more solid future under the banner of sustainability and biodiversity. From November 15, 2024 March 2025.