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
Jeff Koons
ArtistH.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Chairperson, Qatar MuseumsLord Norman Foster
President, Norman Foster FoundationTheaster Gates
Artist and Professor of Visual Arts, University of ChicagoAntony Gormley
SculptorCourtney J. Martin
Executive Director, Robert Rauschenberg FoundationVicente Todolí
Curator and Artistic Director, Pirelli HangarBicoccaEneri
Visual Artist and PixadoraArt for Tomorrow 2025 Moderators
The event is moderated by senior New York Times journalists.