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From September 25 to 28, the ninth edition becomes the Contemporary Mediterranean Fair, with top Italian and international names<\/h2>\n\n

From September 25 to 28, 2025, Catanzaro Exhibition Center hosts the ninth edition of Materia<\/strong>, now transformed into the Contemporary Mediterranean Fair<\/strong>. Over 5,500 sqm will showcase brands, designers, and artisans interpreting the Mediterranean as a space of creativity and innovation. <\/p>\n\n

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\"Materia<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

The event is curated by Officine AD<\/strong>, founded by architects Domenico Garofalo and Giuseppe Anania, with the support of Calabria Region. Matteo Bonacci<\/strong> leads the creative direction, while Natalia Carere<\/strong> curates product selection and exhibition design. <\/p>\n\n

Design protagonists<\/h3>\n\n

Materia 2025 presents an outstanding roster of talents, including: <\/p>\n\n

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  • Giuseppe Arezzi<\/strong>, Sicilian designer featured in CNAP and Vitra Design Museum collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Antonio Aric\u00f2<\/strong>, poetic creator collaborating with Seletti and Dolce&Gabbana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Paolo Casicci<\/strong>, journalist, curator, and design educator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Emiliana Martinelli<\/strong>, president and art director of Martinelli Luce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gerardo Sacco<\/strong>, master goldsmith and international ambassador of Made in Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Massimo Sirelli<\/strong>, pop artist known for his \u201cAdoptable Robots\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    \"Materia
    Massimo Sirelli – Gangale – Minoranza Arbereshe – Marcedusa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    \"Materia
    Martinelli Luce – Pipistrello<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    Antonio Arico’ – Collezione Magna Graecia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

    Mediterranean between tradition and innovation<\/h3>\n\n

    The 2025 program includes talks, workshops, exhibitions, and immersive experiences. The CALL \u201cMediterranean between Tradition and Innovation\u201d<\/strong> has attracted numerous applications from designers, artisans, and brands. <\/p>\n\n

    Research prizes include:<\/p>\n\n

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    • Stirparo Award<\/strong> (\u20ac1,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Splaash Award <\/strong>(\u20ac500)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Special mention dedicated to architect Sergio Mirante.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      The fair blends design, music, food, and multisensory activities for professionals, young talents, and design lovers.<\/p>\n\n

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      Eleonora Todde – Decoro Mediterraneo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"
      Iaiadesign – Collezione Mediterraneo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n

      A new venue, a new identity<\/h3>\n\n

      For the first time, Materia takes place at the Catanzaro Exhibition Center, a symbolic venue of rebirth for the city and Southern Italy. A modern and dynamic stage that becomes a hub for meeting, research, and new visions. <\/p>\n\n

      Materia 2025<\/strong> positions the Mediterranean as an international reference point for contemporary design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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