DesignMiami/Basel 2019: vintage design and much more
The fourteenth edition of the world’s highest rated vintage and collectible design fair is back in Basel A new feature of the 2019 edition is the participation of Aric Chen, internationally renowned curator based in Shanghai, as Curatorial Director. This one-year assignment includes the organization and supervision of all exhibitions, galleries and collaborations both in […]
Italian Design at the Quirinal Palace
“Quirinale Contemporaneo” is an initiative by Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Italian Republic, aimed at promoting Italian art and design at the Quirinal Palace Since June 2nd, 2019, the courtyards, halls and gardens of the Quirinal Palace have been hosting 68 works including 36 works by prominent contemporary artists and 32 design objects produced […]
“La stanza che non c’è” by Il Giardino di Corten
“La stanza che non c’è”: an idea to shelter objects or create a room either in the garden of your home or of a hotel “La stanza che non c’è” is a small house that can be designed in different sizes to meet different needs. It is modular and easy to install since it can […]
Noma Bar for the Limited Edition by Coca-Cola, Face of the City
Face of the City: Coca-Cola pays homage to Italy with a limited edition glass bottle created by famous Israeli illustrator Noma Bar To celebrate the relationship between Coca-Cola and Italy begun over ninety years ago, the brand pays homage to six Italian cities with Face of the City: a limited edition dedicated to Milan, Venice, […]
Smeg and Mickey Mouse: Two Icons Meet
Smeg re-proposes the famous Disney character born in 1928 on the iconic Made in Italy fridge Mickey Mouse is trying to reach the handle of the new Smeg fridge dedicated to him. The most famous Disney character is depicted as in an original 1928 sketch, with a white background recalling the first black and white […]
The Salone del Mobile and the temporary architecture of the booths
There’s no need to add much to the fame of the Salone del Mobile.Milano. It’s the most important furniture fair in the world, and over time it has expanded dramatically, turning into a lifestyle event involving furniture brands, fashion, consumer electronics, publishing, and more. This universal reputation is also built up by the high level […]
EDIT Napoli, the trade show of design by designers
EDIT Napoli, the trade show of design by designers, makes its debut in Naples June 7 to 9 (6 June, press preview and opening event by invitation only) Conceived by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, the exhibition hosts internationally renowned designers, craftsmen and brands, selected among the best on the market today. The show is […]
Stone Island Shadow Project
Stone Island e il potenziale tecnologico dell’abbigliamento Stone Island Shadow Project is a concept and a lab that explores the potential of modern clothing. The 7019 collection introduces new kinds of interaction between man and the garment, designed to adapt to and harmonize with individual and environmental circumstances, unified by Stone Island’s in-depth textile research. […]
High, Low, Fixed or Adjustable? We Present to You the Stools by Lapalma
11“Furniture to connect people”: this is the philosophy of lapalma, a company that makes stools, chairs and tables, including some Italian design icons For 40 years in the residential and contract sector, lapalma can boast 16 lines of stools created to meet different furnishing needs. From the iconic LEM to the original RYO, the company […]
In Rome, in the EUR District, a New Travertine Architecture
“Navicella sospesa” is a project by Spazi Multipli for Enterprise, completing the first block of the company’s headquarters “Navicella sospesa”, vista da via Eufrate The protruding volume, clad in travertine, the material of Roman rationalism, overlooks the valley with a large window, while the lower floor is in plaster and tuff. Also the floor below […]
The new extra luxury jet by Pininfarina and AMAC Aerospace
Imagine entering in a luxury hotel lounge, enjoying a drink and then relaxing on comfortable couches. This is the new Airbus Corporate Jets 350XWB by Pininfarina and AMAC Aerospace AMAC Aerospace and Pininfarina presented at EBACE an innovative cabin concept for the Airbus Corporate Jets 350XWB aimed to innovate the onboard experience. The inspiration came from […]
Warsaw Hosts the European Design Festival
From 6 to 9 June the Polish capital becomes the protagonist of graphic design The European Design Festival, which will take place from 6 to 9 June in Warsaw, is an interesting event that for thirteen years has been committed to communicating and promoting European and Polish graphic design. Over three days, there will be […]
From Palermo to the Bespoke Cinema –
Exhibitions, guided tours, meetings, shows, music, talks and workshops. These are the events of the program of “Palermo delle Donne”, a format that involves women engaged in various sectors until 9 June. Design and architecture were the protagonists from 17 to 19 May with “P di Design”, a program dedicated to the world of design. Several focuses: […]
Alice Pedroletti’s Colored Paper Sculptures Arrive in Venice at Marignana Arte
“Measuring reality: Marignana Arte presents in Venice the collective exhibition IDEAL-TYPES [CHAPTER 2]. Among the eight international artists, there is also Milan-based Alice Pedroletti, until September 7th Inspired by Max Weber sociological theory, Ideal-Types [Chapter 2] shares characteristics with real objects from daily life although it does neither derive from nor correspond to any concrete example. […]
The Italian National Architecture Award Is Coming
Which is the best building in Italy over the last 3 years? The National Architecture Award will soon provide an answer. The first edition will take place in Rome in 2020 During the last Milano Arch Week, Stefano Boeri, President at Triennale Milano, Giovanna Melandri, President at Fondazione MAXXI, Margherita Guccione, Director at MAXXI Architettura, and Lorenza Baroncelli, […]
Fluttua, the New Suspended Bed by Lago
Lago presents Fluttua, the bed with invisible supports that does not seem to rest on anything, defying gravity Daniele Lago presents Fluttua, the suspended bed with extreme lightness and comfort. Fluttua features a central height-adjustable support, which is nearly invisible and allows the bed to defy gravity. This suspended bed has no stumbling block below it […]
Migliore+Servetto on Show at the Onground Gallery in Seoul
The exhibition, Lightmorphing. From sign to scenery, connects light, space and void The exhibition “Lightmorphing. From sign to scenery” opened a few days ago and is a place that visitors explore and observe. The exhibition by Migliore+Servetto Architects is patronized by the Embassy of Italy in South Korea, supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in […]
Piero Lissoni for Lualdi at Salone del Mobile 2019
At Salone del Mobile 2019 Lauldi presents Matrix by Piero Lissoni Sophisticated and technological use of materials, Matrix by Piero Lissoni is the new finish created by the combination of three different carvings. The purity of solid wood is enhanced by the graphic play of lines and shades, created by unique patterns. Matrix confers dynamism […]
Domitilla Dardi: (EDIT) Napoli, design by designers
A new event for those who love Italian design: EDIT Napoli is a trade fair dedicated to design by designers, debuting June 7 to 9 in the Monastery of San Domenico Maggiore, Naples. (On June 6, press preview and opening). The first edition hosts 60 selected exhibitors, local and international players, designers, artisans and small […]
First Weekends at the Seaside, with style
First Weekends at the Seaside, with style The collections by L.B.M.1911, belonging to Lubiam group, revolve around an idea of informal and refined elegance, characterized by attention to detail. Moreover, special dyeing treatments, exclusive processing and washing add a touch of ‘artisan ageing’ that gives the garment a worn look. Every step in the manufacturing […]
Four New Vinyl Wall Coverings by Vescom
Four new products join Vescom’s vinyl wall covering collection Four new designs for vinyl wall coverings: Watson, Lismore, Jarvis and Puccini. Opacity, strength, elegance, easy application, a wide range of designs are the distinctive features of this collection. Among the four new products, Watson stands out for industrial look that recalls concrete. The multicolored thin […]