Art for Tomorrow 

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 setting of 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, 2025 and with Milan Art Week, whose theme is “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 is a sampling of some of the topics we’ll be discussing in the plenary sessions:

• Exclusive one-on-one conversations between New York Times journalists and leading figures
• 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

            ...and many more

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Confirmed speakers include: Jeff Koons, Artist; Pearl Lam, Gallerist, Patron and Curator; Alessandro Cinque, Photojournalist; Jiyoon Lee, Founding Director, SUUM.

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