The Art of Dreams: An Ode to the Pepita Pattern at Milan Design Week
by Adriano Batista
Milan’s design scene is buzzing with the latest “The Art of Dreams” exhibition at Palazzo Clerici. The main event, which took place on April 15, revolved around the principles of geometry and repetition, drawing inspiration from Porsche’’s Pepita pattern. Artists from various disciplines gathered to interpret these themes, presenting a showcase that was both reflective and engaging.
The Pepita pattern, with its distinctive small squares and diagonal stripes, dates back to the 60s and has since become an emblem of classic design. It was the focal point of this year’s exhibition, influencing the art and ambiance of the event. Porsche’s initiative sought to merge the concept of dreams with artistic expression, and it did so right in the midst of Milan Design Week, from April 16 to 21.
“With “The Art of Dreams” as the spearhead of Porsche’s cultural marketing, we are exploring the thrilling ambiguity and significance of dreams in our time. Together with Vitra, we are bringing design dreams back to life. Because the iconic Pepita pattern is more than just a pattern. It is cultural heritage“, said Ragnar Schulte, Head of Experiential Marketing at Porsche.
“The Art of Dreams” featured “Lines of Flight,” an interactive sculpture by Numen/For Use, as its highlight. This airy structure encouraged visitors to climb and discover its intricacies. The artists viewed dreams as a personal utopia, a world for self-discovery and facing the unknown. The sculpture’s design, with its monochromatic nets, paid homage to the Pepita pattern and symbolized the breaking away from conventional constraints.
Imre & Marne van Opstal brought the sculpture to life with a dance performance that portrayed the complexity of our inner world. They interpreted the installation as a safe space that encourages us to let go and immerse ourselves in our fantasies.
Check out below some photos from the event:
‘The Art of Dreams,’ which began in 2021 with Cyril Lancelin’s installation in Paris, has continued to be a platform for interactive art installations that inspire people to engage with their dreams.
AURALEE × New Balance WRPD Runner
Snoop Dogg Introduces “Strawberry Cream Dream” for Dr. Bombay Day
On ‘Snowdome’, Wayne Snow distills identity into sound, freezing fleeting emotions, dissolving time, and revealing raw truth beneath digital facades.
For Fall/Winter 2025, Carhartt WIP has collaborated with fashion designer Nicholas Daley on a 13-piece capsule collection.
The NEU_IN Spring/Summer 2026 collection explores how people and objects relate to one another.
Soshi Otsuki, the designer behind the Japanese brand SOSHIOTSUKI, will be the Guest Designer at the next Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence.
Grace Wales Bonner has been appointed as the new menswear creative director at Hermès.
Robin Beekers and Yohei Ono captured by the lens of Carlos Venegas, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
AURALEE and New Balance have collaborated again, this time on the T500 sneaker.
Marina Abramović’s exhibition at Saatchi Yates in London offers an intimate and fascinating glimpse into the world of one of performance art’s most iconic figures.
Photographer Ángela Ibáñez brings us a selection of the best looks photographed in the streets of Barcelona during 080 Barcelona Fashion, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Ilyusha photographed by Carl Niklas and styled by Artem Sparrow, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
The campaign explores the passage of time and the poetry found in life’s natural cycles.
If you’re up for an art visit in London these upcoming days, you won’t want to miss the latest from Haitian-born artist Manuel Mathieu.
H&M is presenting its new collaboration with the Belgian designer Glenn Martens. This collection offers a wide range of customers the chance to own his unique designs.
The streetwear brand LIBERE is launching its second collaboration with the Japanese comic NARUTO.
Simone Rocha unveiled the lookbook for its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, shot by Eimear Lynch and styled by Robbie Spencer.
Oliver Sim teams up again with Bullion (Nathan Jenkins), who was behind the previous single “Obsession,” to deliver an electro-pop track that feels both playful and deeply personal.
What connects the craft of Puglia to the design language of Copenhagen? The answer, much like a good meal, lies in the ingredients and the care put into it.
Before his installation drops at Design Miami.Paris on October 22, we sent Rohan off to Paris Men’s Fashion Week with a disposable camera and no rules.
Stüssy unveiled the lookbook for its Holiday 2025 collection, photographed by Antosh Cimoszko and styled by Landon Ebeling.
trônes 2 picks up where the 2023 edition left off, an exciting collaboration with Romain Bitton and continues our exploration of what a “throne” can mean today.
Imagine a scene of classic elegance: a garden party, silk gowns, a golden afternoon. Then, the sun becomes too bright. This is where MELLER introduces its new sunglasses, called BADU.
Y-3 and the Japanese brand NEIGHBORHOOD have launched a collaborative capsule collection.
The campaign photographed by Jordi Terry feels like a nocturne in fabric: shadows bending, sequins trembling, voices half-heard.
Julian Zigerli presents the first part of a new collection titled “IF YOU HAVE A COW”.
JIL SANDER, under its new Creative Director Simone Bellotti, is renewing its dialogue with PUMA.
Paul Nitze at KULT MODELS Germany photographed by Ian Ludwar and styled by Nawid Qureischi, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Saint Laurent Rive Droite in Paris is presenting an exhibition of work by the American artist Maximilian Schubert.
Moncler’s new campaign brings together two lifelong friends: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
At 080 Barcelona Fashion, Andalusian label Lemāchet unveils an intimate, refined collection that turns nostalgia into a statement of style while it celebrates emotion as the new form of masculinity.
The Dominic Albano Collection introduces the Sand Tank. This minimalist piece is designed to honor fluidity, identity, and freedom.
