dear designboom reader,

milan design week 2024 begins tomorrow, and our ultimate guide sums up the events and exhibitions to see and experience around and beyond milan. our DAAily guide to the fair lists the spaces to check out for those visiting salone del mobile. at fuorisalone, natural materials take the center stage, as seen in CTRLZAK’ strata series which showcases the earth’s stratification.

alcova highlights raw wood with so koizumi’s sculptural works and wind chime in the underground space of villa bagatti valsecchi. a large-scale public exhibition by moncler awaits visitors at milan central station, the same space as JR’s new monumental rock installation. industrial rooms turned art and design spaces define labò cultural project, and visitors may have time to see jiri krejcirik’s revival of the iconic chair 14 too.

don’t miss our real-time coverage at @milan.design.week, and enjoy milan design week 2024!

matthew burgos | editor