CIYCEA · Asia–Europe

China-Italy Youth Culture Exchange Association中意青年文化交流协会

Youth, culture and design in dialogue across Asia and Europe.

A courtyard garden with outdoor furniture in front of Palazzo Castiglioni, Milan
Appartamento Spagnolo at Palazzo Castiglioni, Milan Design Week 2026. Photo: CIYCEA

About

CIYCEA is a Milan-based non-profit cultural association with academic roots. We give young creators in art, design and interdisciplinary fields room to exchange ideas, publish and take part in public conversation.

Public events

Workshops, salons and public discussions that bring together young people, researchers and creative practitioners.

Cultural communication

Reports, reflections and commentary for international audiences, published on our website and social channels.

Creative exchange

Support for artists, designers and interdisciplinary talents to widen their visibility, dialogue and collaboration.

10+workshops and public events
1,000+members and participants
20+institutional and cultural partners
4countries connected through our programmes

Journal

Programmes

  1. Oct 2026

    In Their WordsConcept

    A concept for a private family history archive: one person’s own account, set inside the verified history of their time.

    Online
  2. Sep 2026

    Marmomac 2026Upcoming

    Coverage of THE BEDROCK cultural exhibitions and of stone reuse, digital fabrication and education.

    Verona
  3. Apr 2026

    Milan Design Week 2026

    Accredited press coverage of Salone del Mobile.Milano and the Fuorisalone programme, published as a visual report.

    Milan
  4. May 2025

    Crafting Sustainable Futures

    A dialogue between traditional crafts and contemporary design at Milan Design Week.

    Milan & online
  5. Jun 2024

    Arts 4 Diversity

    An exhibition with artists and speakers on art as a way of building bridges, ahead of the European Parliament elections.

    Turin

Press

Our editorial team was accredited as press at Salone del Mobile.Milano in 2025 and 2026.

Accreditation
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025, 2026
Next
Marmomac 2026, Verona, 22–25 September

Partners

  • Palazzo Coardi di Carpeneto, Turin
  • International University College of Turin
  • European Alternatives
  • Parsec Studio
  • Marea Creative Lab

Contact

General enquiries

lingzekun@ciycea.com

Press and editorial

zekun.ling@ciycea.com

Registered office

Via Giuseppe Ripamonti 38
20136 Milano (MI), Italy