Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective Bring “Correspondences” to Milan
Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective will present Correspondences, an immersive exhibition combining experimental sound, poetry, film and visual art, at Triennale Milano from November 26, 2026, to March 7, 2027.
Organized in collaboration with the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain, the exhibition brings together more than a decade of creative work between the American musician and poet and the international sound art collective.
Exploring the World Through Sound and Poetry
At the heart of Correspondences are field recordings collected by Soundwalk Collective in remote and historically significant locations around the world.
Led by artist Stephan Crasneanscki and producer Simone Merli, the collective uses environmental sounds to explore memory, ecological change and the relationship between people and their surroundings.
These recordings become the starting point for Patti Smith's poetry, voice and visual work, creating a dialogue between sound, language and moving images.
The Milan exhibition will feature audiovisual installations, archival materials, graphic works and new pieces created specifically for the presentation, including works inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus.
An Immersive Exhibition at Triennale Milano
Designed by Bunker Arc, the exhibition unfolds as an immersive journey rather than a traditional chronological display.
Films, poetry and sound installations are presented together, inviting visitors to experience the connections between different landscapes, histories and artistic ideas.
The project marks the first presentation of Correspondences in Italy in its most complete exhibition format, continuing the cultural partnership between Triennale Milano and Fondation Cartier.
Two Live Performances in November
Alongside the exhibition, Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective will perform Correspondences Live on November 26 and 27, 2026, at Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber in Milan.
Presented by Terraforma EXO and Fondation Cartier, the performances extend the exhibition's exploration of sound, film and spoken word into a live setting.
The exhibition will also be accompanied by a programme of talks, performances and listening sessions running into early 2027.
More information is available through Triennale Milano and Fondation Cartier.
