Art & Exhibitions

Dive into the world of contemporary and historic art with Martyn White UK. From major exhibitions and studio profiles to thought-provoking features and cultural commentary, this Art section celebrates creativity in all its forms. Explore stories that illuminate artistic vision, practice and impact, connecting audiences with the voices and works that shape today’s cultural landscape.

Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Nilufar Depot Presents ‘Repertorio’ at Milan Design Week 2025

For this year’s edition of the fair, the central section of the Depot was dramatically reimagined as “Nilufar: Repertorio”, an ambitious scenographic exhibition curated by the gallery’s legendary founder, Nina Yashar. Divided into five theatrical “acts,” Repertorio unfolds as a multi-sensory exploration of the delicate tensions between craftsmanship and art, past and future, nature and artifice.

Read More
Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Tokujin Yoshioka’s Frozen: Sculptures of Light and Time at Milan Design Week 2025

At Milan Design Week 2025, where innovation often takes centre stage, Tokujin Yoshioka offers something radically different—an experience that slowly disappears. Installed within the courtyard of the historic Palazzo Landriani in the Brera Design District, Frozen is a poetic meditation on the ephemerality of nature. The Japanese artist and designer, known for his visionary use of immaterial elements, presents a collection of sculptural chairs made entirely from frozen water—designed not to last but to melt.

Read More
Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Material Matters: Bentley Home Unveils New Collections at Milan Design Week 2025

Unveiled within a lush, English Garden-inspired setting in Milan, Bentley Home’s latest collection redefines luxury interiors with rare natural materials, tactile finishes, and fully customisable designs. From the debut of Amaranth Frisé veneer and cashmere upholstery to a bold new range of furniture and accessories, the collection responds to global demand with craftsmanship, innovation, and unmistakable elegance.

Read More
Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Alcova 2025: former SNIA factory - Design Dialogue in Varedo’s Forgotten Spaces

The ninth edition of Alcova, held from 7–13 April 2025, reaffirms Milan’s position as a city in constant evolution — where design, architecture, and cultural experimentation push beyond conventional boundaries. Spanning four unique sites in Varedo, this year’s edition introduced bold new venues, including the hauntingly beautiful former SNIA factory.

Read More
Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Alcova 2025: Villa Bagatti Valsecchi - Rediscovering Milan’s Hidden Histories

Now a cornerstone of the design calendar, Alcova has, since its founding in 2018 by Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima, redefined how design can be perceived, felt, and experienced. Set apart from the rigid structure of traditional trade fairs; this platform is renowned for occupying raw, disused sites—former factories, abandoned hospitals, and historical villas—injecting new life into spaces long left dormant.

Read More
Exhibitions Martyn White Exhibitions Martyn White

Es Devlin’s Library of Light: A Monument to Memory, Light, and the Imagination at Salone del Mobile 2025

A new installation at this year’s Salone del Mobile promises to become one of Milan Design Week’s most unforgettable experiences. Commissioned for the 2025 edition of the Salone and created in collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Brera, Grande Brera, and with the contribution of Feltrinelli, British artist and designer Es Devlin unveils Library of Light.

Read More