Pirelli
Italian multinational tyre manufacturer
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| 2024 | Prince Gyasi became the first black photographer to produce an edition of the calendar, celebrating its 60th anniversary. |
| 2023 | Emma Summerton photographed the Pirelli Calendar in New York and London, featuring a diverse group of models and artists including Karlie Kloss, Adut Akech, Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Cara Delevingne, and others representing various roles and identities. |
| 2022 | Bryan Adams photographed the Pirelli Calendar in Los Angeles and Capri, featuring Iggy Pop, Rita Ora, Cher, Grimes, Normani, Kali Uchis, Jennifer Hudson, Saweetie, St. Vincent, and Bohan Phoenix. |
| 2022 | The calendar returned with a musicians theme, titled 'On The Road'. |
| 2022 | Marco Tronchetti Provera, who served as Pirelli's CEO since 1992, ends his tenure, having been a key figure in the calendar's ongoing development and cultural significance. |
| 2021 | The Pirelli Calendar was cancelled due to the global coronavirus pandemic. |
| 2021 | Pirelli becomes the sole tire supplier in all three tiers of the World Rally Championship. |
| 2020 | Paolo Roversi photographed the Pirelli Calendar in Paris and Verona, featuring Claire Foy, Mia Goth, Chris Lee, Indya Moore, Rosalía, Stella Roversi, Yara Shahidi, Kristen Stewart, and Emma Watson. |
| 2019 | Albert Watson created the Pirelli Calendar featuring Laetitia Casta in lingerie, reflecting the MeToo movement and Weinstein effect by avoiding traditional teasing nudity |
| 2018 | Tim Walker photographed a calendar featuring only black models, including Duckie Thot, Adwoa Aboah, RuPaul, Whoopi Goldberg, and Thando Hopa. |
| 2018 | Exhibition of the 2017 Pirelli Calendar by Peter Lindbergh, displayed at multiple museums including the Multimedia Art Museum of Moscow, Vasnetsov brothers art museum in Kirov, Kaliningrad museum of fine arts, Novosibirsk State Art Museum, and Abakan picture gallery. |
| 2018 | Pirelli becomes an official partner of the Motoprix Championship in Indonesia. |
| 2018 | Pirelli sponsors the French Grand Prix and concludes its title sponsorship of the Pirelli World Challenge. |
| 2017 | Peter Lindbergh photographed the first calendar with fully dressed women and no photo retouching, featuring Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, and Julianne Moore. |
| 2017 | The annual production cost of the Pirelli Calendar reaches approximately US$2 million, highlighting its significant investment and prestige. |
| October 4 2017 | Pirelli returns to the Milan Stock Exchange after refocusing its business on consumer tyre products and related services. |
| 2016 | Annie Leibovitz photographed a calendar celebrating women for their accomplishments, featuring Fran Lebowitz, Mellody Hobson, Serena Williams, Yoko Ono, and Patti Smith. |
| 2016 | Pirelli Calendar photo exhibition during New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 at Skylight Moynihan Station, showcasing photographs by Hans Feurer, Inez and Vinoodh, Peter Lindbergh, Steve McCurry, Mert and Marcus, Herb Ritts, and Bruce Weber. |
| 2015 | A 50th anniversary book, 'Pirelli - The Calendar: 50 Years and More', was published by Taschen. |
| 2015 | China National Chemical Corp. Ltd. (ChemChina) takes controlling interest in Pirelli. |
| 2014 | Pirelli released an unpublished calendar from 1986 shot by photographer Helmut Newton. |
| 2014 | Peter Lindbergh and Patrick Demarchelier collaborated to create the 50th anniversary Pirelli Calendar |
| 2014 | Exhibition of Pirelli Calendar photos in Milan, featuring works by renowned photographers including Richard Avedon, Peter Beard, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Steve McCurry, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts, and Bruce Weber. |
| 2011 | Pirelli becomes the title sponsor of the Pirelli World Challenge, which continues until 2018. |
| 2011 | Becomes the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA Formula One World Championship. |
| 2010 | Terry Richardson photographed the calendar, using imagery similar to the 1960s editions. |
| 2010 | Pirelli's sole tire supply in the top tier of World Rally Championship ends. |
| 2010 | Pirelli begins sponsoring Ken Block's Hoonigan Racing Division. |
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