On March 12, 2025, Italian Design Day 2025 was celebrated in Oslo, the result of the collaboration between the Italian Embassy, the Italian Cultural Institute and Triennale Milano, with the support of Agenzia ICE, in the Pressens Hus hall packed with an audience of architects, designers, urban planners and exponents of art and culture of the capital.
As the Italian Design Day in the World was linked to the theme of the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano entitled “Inequalities” (May 13 – November 9, 2025), the IDD in Oslo had as its protagonist Damiano Gullì, curator for contemporary art and the public program of Triennale. In his speech, introduced by Ambassador Stefano Nicoletti and the Director of the Italian Cultural Institute Raffaella Giampaola, Gullì explained how Italian art and design can be used as a tool to reduce inequalities, enhance differences and improve the conditions of access to individual and collective well-being.
Curator of several exhibitions in Italy, author of texts in Italian and international catalogues and publications and regular contributor to magazines such as “Interni”, “Flash Art”, “Inventario” and “Artribune”, Gullì conveyed to the audience the Triennale’s project to bring out the best policies and most representative projects that, at this moment, in cities and in the world, are addressing the growing inequalities that cross and divide humanity. Against this backdrop, he brought examples of Italian artists, architects and designers who, with their work, aim to promote inclusion, equality and accessibility, thus confirming how the theme of growing inequalities in today’s world requires a plurality of perspectives and interpretative keys, in which the world of art and design are called to play a non-marginal role.
“Inclusion, reduction of inequalities and improvement of collective well-being are the key concepts of this edition of the Italian Design Day, which we are honored to be able to celebrate together with a cultural institution of primary importance such as Triennale Milano. Damiano Gullì’s presence in Oslo has allowed us to convey with great effectiveness the theme chosen for the 2025 edition of the Day. The event aroused the keen interest of a specialized Norwegian audience and also allowed us to enhance and promote two major events such as the 24th International Exhibition of Triennale Milano, which will open to the public on May 13, and the Salone del Mobile in Milan”, said Ambassador Nicoletti.
“The multidisciplinary approach that distinguishes the strategic vision of the Triennale, brilliantly presented by curator Damiano Gullì, offered the large audience of the IDD in Oslo a wealth of precious stimuli and nourished an interesting debate. The program of events curated by the IIC alongside the conference also saw Gullì meet representatives of the Oslo National Academy of the Fine Arts (KHiO) and the National Museum, with the aim of encouraging dialogue between the institutions of the two countries and the possible birth of future projects”, commented Director Giampaola.
