Hosted by Palazzo Diedo in Venice in 2024, Art for Tomorrow, the symposium organised by The Democracy & Culture Foundation, will this year be hosted by Triennale Milano. From 12 to 14 May, Jeff Koons, Norman Foster, Shirin Neshat, Anthony Gormley will be some of the personalities from the worlds of art, architecture and design invited to reflect on the urgencies of our times

From May 12 to 14, 2025, Milan will host the 10th anniversary edition of the Art for Tomorrow conference, a pivotal event that brings together influential figures from the art world to explore the profound impact of art on society. Organized by The Democracy & Culture Foundation, this year’s conference, themed “Overcoming, Together”, promises to be a dynamic forum for discussing how the arts can inspire transformative action in the face of global challenges.
The conference is proud to collaborate with Triennale Milano, which will present the 24th International Exhibition titled Inequalities from May 13 to November 9, 2025. The program will feature an experiential journey into Milan’s museums, performance spaces, and design studios, showcasing the arts in action. It will also host the first Creativity for Social Change Award curated with the Moleskine Foundation.
The speaker list includes museum directors, artists, and gallerists, all of whom will contribute to the discourse on the economic and social impact of art. Panels moderated by senior New York Times journalists will ensure insightful and engaging discussions. Confirmed speakers already include Jeff Koons, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Norman Foster, Jiyoon Lee, Khalid Albaih, Shirin Neshat, Anthony Gormley and many more to be announced soon.
Art for Tomorrow 2025 is more than just a conference; it is a call to action for anyone passionate about the role of art in shaping a better future. As Achilles Tsaltas, the president of The Democracy & Culture Foundation, explains: “We believe that by coming together, anyone can achieve anything. When you think of community-based practices, the healing process of art, and art as a catalyst for social development and creative economies there’s a lot there that can help our societies overcome social problems. Art for Tomorrow is a platform for all to join and explore what we call the social impacts of art, diving into sustainability, politics, the driving forces of arts and culture in different parts of the world”.
Looking forward to the 2025 edition of Art for Tomorrow in Milan, you’re all invited to be part of a movement that believes in the power of art to inspire change.
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Cover photo: 2024 Art for Tomorrow in Venice, panel with John Akomfrah, Melissa Chiu, moderated by F. Nayeri © The Democracy & Culture Foundation