MoscaPartners 'Variations': group exhibition and installations at

'Variations' at Palazzo Litta

For Milan Design Week 2026, MoscaPartners curates Variations, a group show that examines metamorphosis as transformation in shapes, materials and design practices. The exhibition occupies the Cortile d'Onore and the baroque rooms of the Piano Nobile, setting up a dialogue between historic architecture and contemporary experimentation.

Highlights

The centerpiece is the site-specific installation Metamorphosis in Motion by architect Lina Ghotmeh: an MDF pavilion finished with textured surfaces and pink tones, offering modular pathways, lounge areas, a meditative zone, sound immersion and an olfactory trail referencing the artist's Lebanese roots.

• Metamorphosis in Motion — Lina Ghotmeh (site-specific installation)
• Adrenalina — Bar Adrenalina (DebonaDemeo) (Italy)
• Babled Design & Kukua — Crossing Light (Emmanuel Babled) (Portugal/Tanzania)
• Base Times — Kawaguchi (Kazuhito Ishida) (Japan)
• Mv Line — Sunflower (Giulio Iacchetti) (Italy)
• Politecnico di Milano School of Design — Design is Cooperation (curated by Michele De Lucchi and colleagues) (Italy)

Practical information

When: from 21 to 26 April 2026.

Where: Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta 24, Milan.

Admission: free. Expect high attendance during Design Week and allow extra time to experience the multi-sensory installation fully.

Opening hours:

• Tuesday 21 – Saturday 25 April: 10:00 - 20:00 (last entry one hour before closing)
• Sunday 26 April: 10:00 - 18:00 (last entry one hour before closing)

Visitor tips

• Visit early in busy slots to secure space in the pavilion and lounge areas.
• Plan for a slow, participatory experience—the installation is designed for close sensory engagement.
• Explore the Piano Nobile rooms to appreciate the contrast between contemporary works and baroque interiors.
• On-site you will find a bookshop and curated food offerings.