Sponsored by the Province of Milan and Milan Chamber of Commerce, the Milano Made In Design exhibit boasts over 120 exceptional, design-centric items, from design-minded companies like Prada and Artemide, handpicked by an elite committee lead by the Director of the Institute of European Design, Aldo Colonetti.

This multimedia installation will be open to the public from Friday, May 19th to Saturday, June 10th 2006 from 10:00am to 7:00pm at the MILK Gallery, 450 West 15th St. in New York.

“Through Milano Made in Design, we are giving Americans a taste of Milan in New York and communicating the passions, values and culture of our great city,” said Filippo Penati, President of the Province of Milan in a statement.

“The exhibit will showcase a series of in-depth displays that represent the city’s vital elements, including its culture, people, design aesthetic and manufacturing industries. Some of the categories on display include: Dresses and Objects, Lights and Shadows, Handmade, Home Sweet Home and Love of Details,” Penati added.

The grand opening gala will be held tonight in New York at 6:30 PM at the Milk Gallery with Filippo Penati, President of the Province of Milan, Pier Andrea Chevallard, Secretary-General of the Milan Chamber of Commerce, Luigi Vimercati, Councilor of the Province of Milan and Aldo Colonetti, Director of the European Institute of Design as hosts for the evening.

After the first stop in New York, Milano Made in Design will proceed to other cities throughout the United States and Canada.

MILANO MADE IN DESIGN
May 19 – Jun 10, 2006
Open to the public
10:00am to 7:00pm
MILK Gallery
450 West 15th St
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-645-2797
Website: www.milanomadeindesign.com