Milan Design Week 2008

From 16th – 21st of April 2008, the Milan trade fair (Milan Design Week) will host the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the Salone Satellite which is the International Furniture Fair from Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st of April 2008 (9:30am to 6:30pm) trade only, though will open on Sunday 20th April to the general public at the new Milan fairgrounds.

The following elated shows are also running at the same time as to two aforementioned main shows:

eurocucina / the 17th international biennial kitchen exhibition
salone internazionale del bagno / biennial bathroom furnishing exhibition
eimu – salone ufficio / international biennial office exhibition
international furnishing accessories exhibition
the salone satellite / a show of upcoming design talents
Over 270.000 international visitors are expected, most from the worlds established design companies, we suggest you take the time see at least the pavilions 5 + 7 + 8 + 12 within the showgrounds and of course the talent show ‘salone satellite’, at pavilion 28 !

Also, don’t miss British artist Peter Greenaway as he reinterpretes Leonardo Da Vinci’s last supper, to be showcased within the refectory at the Convent of Santa Maria Delle Grazie.

For more information visit http://blog.cartelagency.com/2008/04/07/milan-design-week-2008-top-100-shows/