Lella and Massimo Vignelli: A Language of Clarity — major retrospective

Lella and Massimo Vignelli. A Language of Clarity

From 25 March to 6 September 2026, Triennale Milano hosts the first large-scale Italian retrospective dedicated to Lella (1934–2016) and Massimo (1931–2014) Vignelli, whose design and graphic work influenced international practice for decades.

What to see

• Areas on display: graphic design, corporate identity, typography, furniture, product design, packaging, transport and broadcast projects.
• Materials: original projects, drawings, sketches, models, photographs, magazines, packaging and prototypes.
• Approach: chronological route enriched by thematic insights and materials from the Vignelli Center for Design Studies.

Practical information

• When: 25/03/2026 — 06/09/2026
• Where: Triennale Milano, Viale Alemagna 6, Milan
• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:30–20:00 (last admission 19:00)
• Tickets: full €16, reduced €11.50, students €8; day ticket for all exhibitions €25 (online purchase: €2 discount per ticket)
• Curators: Francesca Picchi with Marco Sammicheli and Studio Mut; exhibition design by Jasper Morrison Office for Design
• Website: www.triennale.org

Why visit

The exhibition traces the Vignellis’ long and coherent design practice, revealing the formal clarity and functional logic that made many of their works timeless classics. From corporate identities to transport maps and furniture, the show demonstrates how rigorous principles produce highly communicative solutions.

Recommended for design students, visual communication professionals and enthusiasts, the retrospective also explores the cultural exchanges between Italy and the United States—particularly between Milan and New York—through the second half of the 20th century.

Visitor tips

• Buy tickets online to save and secure entry slot.
• Allow 90–120 minutes to fully explore the main sections.
• Check Triennale's calendar for talks, guided tours and related events.