Art for Tomorrow 

 

Art for Tomorrow

May 12-14, 2025

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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 Triennale Milano, 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 Triennale Milano, which will present the 24th International Exhibition titled “Inequalities” from May 13 to November 9, and with Milan Art Week, taking place in April with the theme “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 are just some of the topics senior New York Times journalists will be exploring with leading figures from the art world in the plenary sessions this year:

  • 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

View the agenda


Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons

Artist
Lord Norman Foster

Lord Norman Foster

President, Norman Foster Foundation
Theaster Gates

Theaster Gates

Artist and Professor of Visual Arts, University of Chicago
gormley

Antony Gormley

Sculptor
Courtney J. Martin

Courtney J. Martin

Executive Director, Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
vicente todoli

Vicente Todolí

Curator and Artistic Director, Pirelli HangarBicocca
Eneri

Eneri

Visual Artist and Pixadora

 

Art for Tomorrow 2025 Moderators

 

Farah Nayeri

Farah Nayeri

Culture Writer, The New York Times
Roslyn Sulcas

Roslyn Sulcas

Culture Writer, The New York Times
Scott Reyburn

Scott Reyburn

Journalist
Jelena Trkulja

Jelena Trkulja

Senior Adviser for Academic and Cultural Affairs, Qatar Museums

 

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