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Art for Tomorrow kick starts its 10th anniversary edition. The three-day conference, themed ‘Overcoming, Together,’ will tap into our shared humanity to learn about creative solutions to the world’s most entrenched problems. The sessions will dive into issues such as art in war zones, biodiversity, and community-based arts, as well as pay tribute to the vibrant Milanese cultural scene. Speakers at this year’s event include Jeff Koons, Lord Norman Foster, H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa, Shirin Neshat, Theaster Gates, Jiyoon Lee, and many more.

The Democracy & Culture Foundation is proud to collaborate with Triennale Milano, which will present the 24th International Exhibition titled “Inequalities” from May 13 to November 9, 2025. Convening influential figures from the arts, design, and architecture, Art for Tomorrow will explore the impact that these fields can and do have on society, moderated by senior New York Times journalists. All panels will be available to watch on the Art for Tomorrow and Triennale Milano YouTube channels.

12-14 May: the 10th anniversary edition held at Triennale

For its 10th anniversary edition of Art for Tomorrow, the Foundation is proud to collaborate with both Triennale Milano, which will present from May 13 to November 9, 2025, the 24th International Exhibition titled “Inequalities,” and the City of Milan. The 3-day conference, themed ‘Overcoming, Together,’ will tap into our shared humanity to learn about creative solutions to the world’s most entrenched problems. The conference will dive into issues such as art in war zones, biodiversity, community-based arts, and much more.

The first the Creativity for Social Change Award ceremony

Launched by both The Democracy & Culture Foundation and the Moleskine Foundation in January 2025, the award seeks to celebrate the work of emerging artists and changemakers using arts and culture to tackle critical social issues. The award includes a €10,000 prize and a chance to co-curate a panel at the Art for Tomorrow conference. The members of the selection committee are Heba Y. Amin, Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Jeff Koons, Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame, PhD, Simon Njami, Adama Sanneh, and Kimberly Conniff Taber.

The inaugural Creativity for Social Change Award ceremony

Launched jointly by the Democracy & Culture Foundation and the Moleskine Foundation in January 2025, the Creativity for Social Change Award celebrates the work of emerging artists and changemakers using the arts and culture to tackle critical social issues. The award includes a €10,000 cash prize and the chance to co-curate a panel at the Art for Tomorrow conference.

The members of the Selection Committee are Heba Y. Amin, Dimitris Daskalopoulos, Sandra Jackson-Dumont, Jeff Koons, Sebabatso Manoeli-Lesame, Simon Njami, Adama Sanneh, and Kimberly Conniff Taber.

After considering over 160 nominations from all over the world, the Selection Committee will announce the winner and two finalists on May 13, during an invitation-only award ceremony at the Palazzo Reale.