In 2025, the art, design, and architecture exhibition landscape offers a variety of events that explore the intersection of art, technology, and culture, with conceptual experiments ranging from music to photography to immersive performances. From Italy to France and China, these exhibitions are unique opportunities to discover new trends, explore the work of great masters and reflect on profound themes through design and architecture. Here are the 10 exhibitions not to be missed in 2025 .
10 art and design exhibitions not to be missed in 2025
1. Carsten Höller Incursions between Art and Science
German artist Carsten Höller explores the boundaries between art, science and human perception in this solo exhibition, his first in Africa. His works, including Alone and Flicker Films , highlight the interaction between technology, perception and music, with a particular focus on the Kinshasa music scene. Where : SOMETHING, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
When : 16 January – 2 March 2025
2. Pastoral Nico Vascellari
Celebrated artist Nico Vascellari presents a monumental installation that explores the link between man and nature, inspired by the historical events of the 20th century and the impacts of the Second World War on Milan. The exhibition extends beyond the Hall of Caryatids, including performances and sculptures. Where : Palazzo Reale, Milan
When : Until June 2, 2025
3. Easier to Breathe Jordan Watson
The American artist Jordan Watson, known for his commitment to Afrofuturism , brings to the stage a space that celebrates joy, connection and the imagination of the future. Through his works, Watson reflects on the potential of the black community and the theme of relief in overcoming barriers. Where : Protestant Church of St. Moritz
When : Until March 6, 2025
4. Letizia Battaglia The Photography that Denounces
The exhibition celebrates the career of the Italian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia , known for her commitment against the mafia. Exploring his ability to reveal reality, the exhibition presents 200 photographs that tell stories of violence and hope. Where : Château de Tours, France
When : Until May 18, 2025
5. In Situ Refik Anadol
The work of Turkish artist Refik Anadol explores the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, using data as primary material to create digital sculptures and immersive environments. His exhibition questions the fragility of ecosystems through digital coral sculptures. Where : Guggenheim Bilbao, Spain
When : 7 March – 19 October 2025
6. Sunday Maurizio Cattelan
The Center Pompidou-Metz celebrates its 15th anniversary with a retrospective on Maurizio Cattelan , exploring the theme of free time and Sunday. Featuring works ranging from Marcel Duchamp to interactive installations, the exhibition examines working time and spirituality through play and reflection. Where : Center Pompidou-Metz, Paris
When : 8 May 2025 – 2 February 2027
7. Italy in Movement. Highways and the Future
One hundred years after the construction of the first Italian motorway, this exhibition tells how motorways have shaped the landscape, society and the collective imagination. With archive photographs, maps and interactive installations, the link between modernity and memory is explored. Where : MAXXI Museum, Rome
When : Until February 2, 2025
8. Memorial 14 August 2018 Morandi Bridge
This memorial, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti , is a tribute to the victims of the collapse of the Morandi Bridge . A place of reflection and memory, where testimonies, videos and rubble become symbols of hope and denunciation. Where : Ex Pila 9, Ponte Morandi, Genoa
When : Until February 2025
9. Franco Raggi Pensieri Instabili
The exhibition presents a selection of multifaceted production of Franco Raggi , which ranges from design to scenography, from publishing to interior design. The exhibition itinerary, curated by Francesca Pellicciari and Marco Sammicheli , is a tribute to his innovative approach. Where : Design Platform, Triennale Milano
When : 7 February – 13 April 2025
10. I Contain Multitudes Marinella Senatore
A site-specific work by Marinella Senatore who, in collaboration with the prisoners of Rebibbia, explores the transformative power of participatory art. Contemporary illuminations and phrases of hope represent a shared experience that involves the public in the creation of a collective narrative. Where : Rebibbia, Rome
When : Until February 2025
Art and design exhibitions not to be missed in 2025
2025 offers an extraordinary selection of exhibitions that cross disciplinary boundaries, from design to photography, from architecture to performance art. Each event is an opportunity to explore contemporary creativity, where art and technology come together in visual experiments that question the present and the future. Don’t miss these unmissable opportunities to discover new perspectives in design and architecture.
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