Italian Design Day 2025 was celebrated in Oslo, the result of collaboration between the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute, and Triennale Milano, with the support of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). In the year when the Italian Design Day worldwide is linked to the theme of the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano, titled “Inequalities” (13 May – 9 November 2025), the IDD in Oslo featured Damiano Gullì, curator for contemporary art and public programmes at Triennale. In his address, introduced by Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti and the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Raffaella Giampaola, Gullì explained how Italian art and design can serve as tools to reduce inequalities, enhance diversity, and improve access to individual and collective well-being.
A curator of several exhibitions in Italy, author of texts for Italian and international catalogues and publications, and a regular contributor to magazines such as Interni, Flash Art, Inventario, and Artribune, Gullì presented Triennale’s vision of highlighting the most significant policies and projects that, at this moment, are addressing the growing inequalities shaping and dividing humanity. Against this backdrop, he showcased examples of Italian artists, architects, and designers who, through their work, aim to foster inclusion, equality, and accessibility, reaffirming how today’s widening global inequalities demand a plurality of perspectives and interpretative approaches, in which the worlds of art and design play a crucial role.
“Inclusion, reducing inequalities, and improving collective well-being are the key themes of this edition of Italian Design Day, and we are honoured to celebrate it together with a major cultural institution like Triennale Milano. The presence of Damiano Gullì in Oslo has allowed us to effectively convey the theme chosen for the 2025 edition. The event sparked keen interest among a specialised Norwegian audience and gave us the opportunity to highlight and promote two major events: the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano, opening to the public on 13 May, and the Salone del Mobile in Milan,” stated Ambassador Nicoletti.
“The multidisciplinary approach that defines Triennale’s strategic vision, brilliantly presented by curator Damiano Gullì, provided the large IDD audience in Oslo with a wealth of valuable insights and sparked an engaging discussion. Additionally, the programme curated by the Italian Cultural Institute included meetings between Gullì and representatives of the Oslo National Academy of the Fine Arts (KHiO) and the National Museum, with the aim of fostering dialogue between institutions from both countries and encouraging potential future collaborations,” commented Director Giampaola.
