Prada Group presented a series of cultural initiatives during Milan Design Week 2026, spanning conversations, exhibitions, and collaborations across its portfolio brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Versace, and Fondazione Prada. The programming focused on culture, craftsmanship, and research, reinforcing the group’s commitment to supporting creative talent and cultural dialogue.
Prada Frames “In Sight”
Hosted within the historic complex of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Prada Frames presented a program of conversations, lectures, visits, and exchanges that reconsidered how images frame collective understanding. The setting, layered with history, provided a backdrop for examining visual culture and its role in shaping shared knowledge.
Prada Home “Chawan Cabinet” by Theaster Gates
Prada presented Chawan Cabinet, an exhibition by artist Theaster Gates featuring a collection of ceramic vessels and ceremonial forms on view at Via Montenapoleone 6 in Milan. The body of editioned works dissolved the boundary between art and object, exploring the intersection of functionality and artistic expression through ceramics.
Miu Miu Literary Club 2026
In its fourth iteration, Miu Miu Literary Club explored themes of sexuality, desire, and consent through the work of two highly revered authors, Annie Ernaux and Ama Ata Aidoo, at Circolo Filologico Milanese. The event, titled Politics of Desire, continued the brand’s tradition of creating cultural platforms for literary discourse.
Church’s In-Store Exhibition
Church’s hosted an in store event at its Sant’Andrea boutique in Milan, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and education in collaboration with Northampton College. The activation highlighted the dialogue between Italian elegance and British shoemaking tradition while reinforcing Church’s ongoing commitment to nurturing new creative talent.
Versace Home Collection
Versace Home continued its exploration of contemporary living, unveiling a collection that expresses the House’s unmistakable aesthetic through furniture defined by sculptural volumes, refined materials, and exceptional Italian craftsmanship. The 2026 collection reinforced Versace’s presence in luxury interiors and design.
Fondazione Prada “Dash” by Cao Fei
At the Fondazione Prada Milan venue, Dash presented a new multimedia project by Chinese artist Cao Fei, developed in close collaboration with Fondazione Prada and running until September 28, 2026. Combining photography and video installation, the artist traced a complex portrait of a global agricultural technological revolution and its inherent contradictions.
