Salone del Mobile: The best of Milan's annual furniture fair
Spread over 3.7 million square feet of display space, the Salone del Mobile show is the single largest reference point for design aficionados around the world
Cassina As part of the 90th landmark anniversary, Cassina’s installation takes place at the iconic Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. Designed and curated by Patricia Urquiola, the installation creates a dialogue with the venue (building) designed by Herzog & de Meuron known for its cultural, creative and intellectual contribution to the city of Milan. It also informally links to Cassina
Image by Noor Dasmesh Singh
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Blow me up by Ingo Maurer & Theo MöllerBrought by the legendary lamp maker Ingo Maurer together with architect Theo Möller, this playful light fixture is an inflatable glowing air hose. It comes rolled up in a pop-up compact can that looks nothing close to a lighting assembly. ‘Blow Me Up’ is flexible to use blown up, it can stand up and simply lean against the wall or be fastened to the
Image by Ingo Maurer & Team
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Lexus Yet: Ancient yet ModernThe Triennale di Milano hosts the tenth edition of Lexus International in collaboration with Neri Oxman and her team- The Mediated Matter Group at the MIT Media Lab. Lexus known for its long standing passion for design and innovation creates this cutting edge magical experience using glass 3D Printing in architectural scales and sounds. Inspired by Lexus’ YET
Image by Created by Neri Oxman and the Mediated Matter Group, MIT Media Lab in collaboration with Lexus
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Studio Formafantasma at Spazio KriziaThe Amsterdam based Studio Formafantasma occupied the Spazio Krizia in Milan. The partner duo of Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi joyfully took me around this historic venue to see their captivating lighting installation show. The treatment of fixtures is minimal to say the least and comes across as a delicate symphony of light with a touch of colo
Image by Formafantasma
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Richard Ginori The Italian artistic porcelain manufacturer has been producing stunning pieces since 1735 where beauty, art, design and fashion all come together. ‘Le Mani’ range originally designed by iconic architect Gio Ponti is presented for this year’s collection in four versions. La Mano Fiorita - Magic and symbolism. The Flowering Hand, decorated with moulded flowers applied by han
Image by Richard Ginori Press Office
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Poupelle of Chimney Town by Akihiro NishinoAs part of the Japan Design Week exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, the glowing picture book exhibition was presented by contemporary artist Akihiro Nishino. One could witness some stunning detailing by the artist alongside six installations by contemporary creators from a wide range of genres. The Japan Design Week is presented by Able & Par
Image by Design Association npo / Able & Partners Japan Design Week
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Aria Gold by Zaha HadidZaha Hadid’s unique lamp piece is brought by Slamp of Italy. Its fluid and dynamic design is treated in metalized gold to bring out a dramatic play of light and reflections emanating from the fins of the fixture. It comes in three sizes of 50, 60 and 70 cm and with a finish of metalized gold as well as the ethereal transparent polycarbonate version.
