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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Gaetano Pesce’s quirky trullo becomes the backdrop to playful furniture by Vero
A new series of photographs celebrates Vero’s latest furniture, shot at Gaetano Pesce’s ‘Pescetrullo’, the architect and designer’s distinctive take on a traditional Apulian house
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Anish Kapoor designs Naples station as a reflection of ‘what it really means to go underground’
A new Naples station by artist Anish Kapoor blends art and architecture, while creating an important piece of infrastructure for the southern Italian city
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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‘Landscape architecture is the queen of science’: Emanuele Coccia in conversation with Bas Smets
Italian philosopher Emanuele Coccia meets Belgian landscape architect Bas Smets to discuss nature, cities and ‘biospheric thinking’
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The world’s best new hotels to love without reservation
Explore the best new openings in the world, from Rosewood’s all-suite grandeur in London to a laid-back Catalan countryside retreat
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Last updated
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This Salento monastery becomes the backdrop for a celebration of local craft
‘Intrecci•Intertwinings’ (on view until 14 September 2025) features contemporary designs made from materials and techniques from the Salento region, also known as the ‘heel’ of Italy
By Francesca Perry Published
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This Italian palazzo-turned-café adds a dash of drama to your morning espresso
Designed by studio AMAA, Caffè Nazionale brings new energy to a 19th-century former town hall in the northern Italian town of Arzignano
By Tianna Williams Published
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Pierre-Yves Rochon celebrates ‘the great tradition of Italian design’ in Four Seasons Hotel Milano refresh
The sophisticated hotel’s 118 rooms and suites have been redesigned by the acclaimed designer and long-time collaborator of the brand
By Laura May Todd Published
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At this elegant new aparthotel in Florence, local living is done right
This Time Tomorrow offers bespoke itineraries and neoclassical interiors that echo the city’s layered soul
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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This historic Sicilian house cost one euro. Go inside its transformation
Palermo-based firm Didea teamed up with AirBNB to reimagine the once-dilapidated property in vibrant colour blocks
By Anna Solomon Published
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Creativity and rest reign at this Tuscan residence for Black queer artists
MQBMBQ residency founder Jordan Anderson sparks creativity at his annual Tuscan artist residency. Wallpaper* meets him to hear about this year's focus.
By Hannah Silver Published
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Winter Olympics and Paralympics medal designs announced
The design for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games 2026 medals, held in Milan and Cortina, represents the connection between athletes and their support teams
By Rosa Bertoli Published
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Il Sereno’s new Listening Suite is what phonophiles’ dreams are made of
Designed by Patricia Urquiola and Il Sereno founder and audiophile Luis Contreras, the new Lake Como-facing suite unites Japanese listening culture with Italian design
By Tianna Williams Published
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How to spot a fake Lamborghini: inside the sports car manufacturer’s Polo Storico division
Fake or fortune? We talk to the team of Lamborghini experts who can spot a priceless classic from a phoney
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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A guide to Renzo Piano’s magic touch for balancing scale and craft in architecture
Prolific and innovative, Renzo Piano has earned a place among the 20th century's most important architects; we delve into his life and career in this ultimate guide to his work
By Tim Abrahams Published
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Inside Belmond’s most exclusive holiday villa yet, a lavish Ligurian palazzo
Once the theatre of lavish parties, Villa Beatrice is now a palatial haven of seclusion with easy access to Portofino’s Splendido, a Belmond hotel
By Luke Abrahams Published
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The most stylish hotel takeovers to pop up at this summer
From Capri to Ibiza, luxury fashion brands are taking over seaside resorts with exclusive boutique pop-ups and bespoke poolside accessories
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Photographer Mohamed Bourouissa reflects on society, community and the marginalised at MAST
Mohamed Bourouissa unites his work from the last two decades at Bologna’s Fondazione MAST
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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With an ode to Italy, Homme Plissé Issey Miyake brings its brand of fashion magic to Florence’s Pitti Uomo
Marking the start of a new nomadic way of showing for the Japanese label, Homme Plissé Issey Miyake held its S/S 2026 show at Florence’s Villa Medicea della Petraia as part of Pitti Uomo last night (18 June) with a collection inspired by the colours and textures of Italy
By Jack Moss Published
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Highlights from the transporting Cruise 2026 runway shows
The Cruise 2026 season concluded last night with a cinematic Max Mara show in Naples, the latest in a series of jet-setting destination runway shows from fashion’s biggest houses
By Jack Moss Last updated
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This 18th-century Puglian villa has been restored with contemporary touches
The updated stonemason's workshop is a haven of centuries-old brick and sophisticated made-in-Italy design
By Anna Solomon Published
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50 years of Santoni, the footwear brand steeped in Italian craft, celebrated in a new book
Inside ‘Santoni Meraviglia’, a richly illustrated new tome published by Assouline that tells the story behind the Italian brand’s meticulously crafted footwear
By Jack Moss Published
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‘The White Lotus’ meets La Dolce Vita: inside Mytheresa and Dolce & Gabbana’s Taormina takeover
Wallpaper* travels to Taormina, Sicily, where a two-day celebration of the latest Dolce & Gabbana x Mytheresa collaboration centred around San Domenico Palace, A Four Seasons Hotel – the filming location of ‘The White Lotus’ season two
By Jack Moss Published
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‘A fuller and silkier sillage’: Acqua di Parma dials up the intensity of Blu Mediterraneo
As Acqua di Parma unveils its new Blu Mediterraneo: La Riserva collection – a reinterpretation of three quintessential scents – Wallpaper* dives deeper into the story behind its making
By Hannah Tindle Published
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Zagato reveals the first model from Bovensiepen Automobiles and a one-off Alfa Romeo
Two new cars emerged from Zagato’s studio to grace the shores of Lake Como at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025. We explore the Italian coachbuilder’s latest designs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inspired by a goddess, Turri’s ‘Vesta’ furniture is just heavenly
Designer Francesca Lanzavecchia brings her signature poetic touch to the new furniture collection, marking Italian company Turri’s centenary
By Simon Mills Published
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The upcoming Zaha Hadid Architects projects set to transform the horizon
A peek at Zaha Hadid Architects’ future projects, which will comprise some of the most innovative and intriguing structures in the world
By Anna Solomon Last updated
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Detour Discotheque is bringing ‘the world’s dreamiest party’ to Puglia
The pop-up event, La Dolce Vita Disco, promises dancing, good food and sunshine in a 16th-century Italian farmhouse
By Anna Solomon Published