Woven Whispers – Alcova
WOVEN WHISPERS is a nod to Belgium’s rich textile history, bringing together the innovative and refined qualities of textiles while emphasizing the craftsmanship and expertise of the various designers.
Belgium is Design will be exhibiting during Milan Design Week in the great hall of the stables (Scuderie) at Alcova – Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, one the most significant examples of 19th-century villa architecture in Lombardy. A notable feature of the villa is its portico, supported by 15th-century columns sourced from Milan’s Lazzaretto (the historic plague hospital) when it was demolished. The villa is surrounded by extensive gardens.
Alcova is a platform for designers and companies investigating the future of living and making founded by Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedet) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar). Now in its seventh edition, Alcova has become one of the most visited design events in the world. In 2024, Alcova activated Villa Borsani and Villa Bagatti Valsecchi in Varedo (near Milan), renewing its commitment to bring historical and significant spaces for the city to life.
SELECTED DESIGNERS
Amandine David, Amandine FABRY, Charlotte Lancelot, Emma Cogné, Emma Terweduwe, Esther Van Schuylenbergh, Kato Herbots, La Gadoue Atelier, Minjung Kim, Morevi, Mathilde Wittock, Natalia Brilli, Skin Series, Sarah Carestia, Stefanie Everaerts, Xavier S.
Scenography HIER
Press Nicoletta Murialdo
Portrait picture Olympe Tits
A Belgium is Design event organised by Flanders DC, MAD Brussels and Wallonie-Bruxelles Design Mode (WBDM)
Villa Bagatti Valsecchi
7 – 13.04.2025
Open daily 11am – 7pm
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48
20814 Varedo, Italy