The 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile, the world’s premier event in the design industry, is set to open its doors from 16 to 21 April at Fiera Milano Rho. This edition of the event features a unique exhibition by the visionary director David Lynch. Titled “Interiors by David Lynch. A Thinking Room”, the exhibition is concealed behind a burgundy curtain and offers an immersive experience into Lynch’s creative mind. The event will also feature the Bathroom and Kitchen Biennials.
Salone del Mobile, which had over 307,000 visitors and 1,900 exhibitors from around the globe last year, continues to evolve and innovate. This year, it is set to explore themes such as artificial intelligence, the ecosystem, and neuroscience. The event, introduced by president Maria Porro, represents an important business opportunity for the entire wood-furniture supply chain.
As part of the Salone del Mobile, Lynch’s Thinking Room is designed as a place bathed in blue velvet. It’s a place where one can lose oneself and then re-emerge, questioning the distinction between the artist and the man. This metaphorical space is reflective of Lynch’s career as a furniture designer spanning over 20 years, where he has created works with a dreamlike dimension.
Apart from Lynch’s installation, the event will also feature another installation titled “Under the Surface”, conceived by Accurat, Design Group Italia, and Emiliano Ponzi for the International Bathroom Show. This installation is designed as a submerged island and encourages reflection on water sustainability and more mindful water usage.
The 2022 edition of the Salone del Mobile also marks the 25th anniversary of the Salone Satellite, an initiative by Marva Griffin that provides a platform for young creatives. Over the past 25 years, the Satellite has nurtured over 14,000 emerging designers and has facilitated the cross-pollination of cultures and projects globally. To celebrate this milestone, an exhibition at the Triennale is planned from 16 to 28 April.
The Salone del Mobile is not just about design. It embraces art, food, and music as well, with initiatives ranging from a concert at the Teatro alla Scala, directed by Chailly, featuring tenor Juan Diego Florez, to the creation of a permanent Observatory with the Polytechnic to assess the event’s impact on the community. As Milan’s mayor Beppe Sala aptly puts it, the Salone has become “something indispensable for Milan and not only for the city, but for the country, for Europe and also for the world”.
In conclusion, the 62nd edition of the Salone del Mobile promises to be an exciting and immersive event, offering plenty to do and see. As President Porro wittily suggests, attendees should come prepared with an agenda and comfortable shoes.
