The Gucci Memoria exhibition presents a large-scale installation curated by Demna during Fuorisalone 2026 in Milan. The Gucci Memoria exhibition is staged within the Chiostri di San Simpliciano and unfolds as an immersive sequence of environments that retrace the house’s 105-year history. Installations combine archival references with scenographic elements, creating a layered narrative that moves between past and present without a fixed chronological order.
The exhibition includes a series of monumental tapestry works that depict key moments from Gucci’s evolution, from its Florentine origins to later creative eras. Additional elements extend the installation into surrounding spaces, including a garden inspired by the house’s Flora motif and other environmental interventions placed throughout the cloisters. The project runs from April 21 to April 26, 2026, with public access available through scheduled entry.
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Gucci Memoria Traces the House’s History with Immersive Installations
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