Italy
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Italy - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Italy.
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Discover Andrea Branzi through the eyes of his friend, Toyo Ito, at a major new exhibitionBespoke Partnership
Conceived by Branzi’s long-term friend and collaborator, the exhibition at Triennale Milano offers a fluid, personal reading while tracing a career that reshaped contemporary design
By Gavin Hastings Published
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Tired of your neighbours? Rent one of these luxurious villas off the beaten trackThese architectural retreats offer the perfect invitation to unplug and unwind, from a restored Tuscan farmhouse to a Vietnamese residence with its own private beach
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The new design-led hotels that should be on your radarExplore the best new openings in the world, from a maximalist fever dream in Coronado to a bohemian wellness haven in Madrid
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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When in Rome: is this a world-class car show to rival Lake Como’s fashionable Villa d’Este?This April, the classic car community was in the Italian capital to experience the latest addition to the concours circuit, the 2026 Anantara Concorso Roma
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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This metallic, minimalist diner shows a different side to SicilyA Palermo diner by Didea proves that Sicily’s architectural story is far from finished – trading sun-bleached antiquity for stainless steel and red neon
By Anna Solomon Published
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What is Contract? Everything you need to know about Salone 2027’s biggest innovationSalone Contract 2027 was announced earlier this year as one of Salone del Mobile’s major shake-ups under the presidency of Maria Porro; here, we explain everything about the global design fair’s newest project, led by OMA
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Tour Milan like a local with designer Hannes PeerAs we launch our brand new Travel Guide series, we get the hotspot lowdown from a local creative
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Splash into summer with Le Sirenuse Mare Beach ClubA storied Positano hotel begins a new chapter in the form of an art-filled coastal haven
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Salone del Mobile 2026: your guide to the fair, Fuorisalone and Milan Design WeekHere is your expert guide to Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone: how to get to the fair, and what to see across the city
By Rosa Bertoli Last updated
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Newly appointed artistic director Luca Nichetto steers Barovier&Toso’s centuries-long tradition into a modern eraBespoke Partnership
The renowned Venetian glassmaker unveils a new visual identity steeped in the brand’s heritage and a collection by key international designers at Milan Design Week
By Gavin Hastings Published
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The ultimate guide to Aldo Rossi's postmodernism – an 'architecture of meaning'Seminal Italian architect Aldo Rossi crafted spaces rich with memory and association, at once poetic and political; we explore the postmodernist's oeuvre in our ultimate guide to his works
By Edwin Heathcote Published
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The Central Pavilion emerges from the Giardini greenery, a refreshed Venice iconThe Central Pavilion at the Giardini della Biennale is relaunching following extensive restoration, just in time for the 2026 Venice Art Biennale
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Casa Arosio, a Vico Magistretti modernist gem, is reborn by the Ligurian coastWith Casa Arosio, Milan’s Eligo Studio breathes new life into a playful, split-level 1950s Italian holiday retreat by Vico Magistretti
By Adam Štěch Published
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Meet Orfeo Tagiuri, the artist using cartoons to explore humour and melancholyLondon-based multidisciplinary artist Orfeo Tagiuri channels meditation, sadness and ‘bad puns’ in work currently on display at his 'Doing Nothing' exhibition at Mutty in Brescia, Italy
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published
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Lake Como gets a modern shake-up with the arrival of this new hotelThe Lake Como Edition brings a contemporary design sensibility to a restored 19th-century palazzo overlooking the lake’s most cinematic stretch
By Laura May Todd Published
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This Rome residence is reborn through quiet extravagance and modern designA potent mix of architectural ambition and bespoke craftsmanship revives a Rome residence into a beacon of contemporary luxury, courtesy of Prima Design
By Emily Wright Published
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Discover Corncretl, architecture’s bio-based concrete alternative made of cornCorncretl is made using corn and 3D printing and was developed by Mexican architecture studio Manufactura; take a look at its research prototype
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The daring, high-altitude architecture innovating in unforgiving climatesThe Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games inspired us to look up; from the Alps to the Andes, ambitious architecture projects are taking creativity and engineering to dizzying new heights
By John Weich Published
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Did Moncler create the Winter Olympics’ most stylish uniforms?Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini and Brazilian artist-designer Oskar Metsavaht break down their bold opening ceremony uniforms for Team Brazil and flagbearer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, a charismatic alpine skier who looks to achieve a historic first at the Milan Cortina games
By Jack Moss Published
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Anatomy of a logo: Casa Italia unveils brand identity inspired by British and Italian architectureThe Italian Embassy in London partnered with Istituto Marangoni to create a logo and brand identity for its new headquarters
By Tianna Williams Published
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The best menswear of Pitti Uomo 109, from Hed Mayner to a ‘suit walk’ through FlorenceWallpaper* picks the best of the historic twice-yearly menswear fair, including its headline guest designer and an influx of Japanese design talent
By Orla Brennan Published
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Rome’s hottest new bar is a temporary art installation – don’t miss itVilla Lontana presents ‘Bar Far’, a striking exhibition by British artists Clementine Keith-Roach and Christopher Page, where nothing is what it seems
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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How Reflex Angelo transformed Venetian glass into a modern design ideaBespoke Partnership
Italian furniture company Reflex Angelo has drawn from its local glassmaking heritage to create a sophisticated, contemporary design portfolio
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Remember the Bic Biro? It’s now a larger-than-life lampSeletti honours the iconic Bic pen on its 75th anniversary with a gigantic, luminous reproduction of its design
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Everything the Wallpaper* style team is looking forward to at Men’s Fashion Month, from guest stars to swan songsAs Pitti Uomo begins in Florence – marking the first runway shows of the A/W 2026 season – the Wallpaper* editors reveal their most-anticipated menswear moments of the month ahead
By Jack Moss Published
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A local’s guide to Florence: 9 unmissable hauntsOur contributing editor Nick Vinson spends half the year in Florence. Here, he takes us on a tour of his don’t-miss diversions
By Nick Vinson Published
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The most anticipated hotel openings of 2026From landmark restorations to remote retreats, these are the hotel debuts shaping the year ahead
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Published


