Art For Tomorrow Talks

Event held in English and open to the public.

17:00 - 17:15 Opening Remarks

Tommaso Sacchi, Deputy Mayor for Culture, Milan

Kim Conniff Taber, Editorial Director, Democracy & Culture Foundation

17:20 - 18:05 Panel: The Blurry Border Between Design and Art

Wandering through design festivals or museums, or scrolling through social media feeds, you will undoubtedly be struck by the sheer beauty of the objects on display. You may also notice a distinct shift, as an increasing number of works appear to prioritize form over function, concept over practicality. Collectibles and limited-edition works are grabbing the spotlight in a sustainability-conscious era. Meanwhile, a growing number of artists lend their creative vision to brands, effortlessly shape-shifting into designers. This focus on scarcity and beauty raises a fundamental question: Where does art stop and design begin? This panel explores the critical, commercial and philosophical forces collapsing the boundary between the two fields.

Stefano Boeri, Architect and Urban Planner

Chris Levine, Artist

Tim Marlow, Director and C.E.O., Design Museum, London

Cloe Piccoli, Contemporary Art Curator and Writer

Moderated by Farah Nayeri, Culture Writer, The New York Times

18:15 - 18:45 Keynote Conversation with Otobong Nkanga, Artist

Moderated by Farah Nayeri, Culture Writer, The New York Times

18:45 - 18:50 Closing Remarks

19:00 - Cocktail