War, Architecture and Nature in Kostantin Kofta design
Wars and violence, amplified through social media, Television, newspapers and radio are increasingly infiltrating our Daily lives, fueling anxiety, restlessness and intolerance. Public discourse is deteriorating: we are no longer inclined to engage in dialogue or seek understanding. Instead, we tend to take sides - often abruptly and without making the necessary effort to stay properly informed. This is the consequence of today’s evolving media communication strategies. Fashion stands at the forefront, channeling this collective anxiety into innovative and expressive trends.
Street Chatters
Street Chatters is a dynamic exhibition format that explores the blurred lines between the virtual and the physical realities. Through collaborations with artists, it creates interactive experiences both online and on site, prompting visitors to reflect on their relationship with media and how they consume information. How confident are we that we’re well-informed, objective voices in the conversation? And how sure are we that we’re not easily influenced? The luxury of time to think is fading. Today, everything moves faster - and we’re expected to keep up.
Open Furnishing
#Open furnishings is a manifesto on self-produced furniture, open production, shared knowledge and responsible use of resources, that provides information for making available seating systems. The main features of the project are universality of the users, simplicity of construction and availability of materials. People develop and share knowledge based on the principles of open design, generating digital models that are freely available on the web to be recreated, exchanged, modified and improved to support a design process based on the use of accessible resources, with techniques and tools suited to their particular needs (cultural, social, material, etc.).
Design stories
How can we promote emerging designers and local design business and activities to an audience already engaged with the area - people who frequent cafés, restaurants, and bistros? Sitting at a table, waiting for a drink, often unsure of what to talk about, can actually be the perfect moment to catch a spark - to ignite creativity. There are increasingly clever and unexpected ways to present and promote new products and services. “Design Stories” is just a taste…
Ylenia Deriu
Ylenia Deriu is a contemporary jewellery and accessories designer. Her research is inspired by the morphological complexity of nature and the rationality of industrial production. Her Elitre jewellery collection is inspired by nature and specifically by beetles. Elitre is the result of Ylenia Deriu's collaboration with researcher and entomologist Andrea Colla of the Natural History Museum in Trieste. With Elitre, Ylenia Deriu aims to bring people closer to the world of insects, so indispensable to the survival of the human species.
The Space
The Space is an art design exhibition that took place in the atelier of Hannah Stippl, an artist and curator living in Wien. In the exhibiting space works of art, performances and design works integrated creating a creative and interdisciplinary dimension. Visitors could enjoy the atmosphere of artist atelier and while relaxing fully experience the exhibited design and art works.
Muenchen Mon Amour
München Mon Amour is a poetry and photography book realised during a journey that took place in 2009 in Germany. It is the diary of a lady who falls in love with a man and gets to know him through the city where he lives. She walks around the city guided by her love. She takes pictures, gets to know people, passes many hours in public library where she writes and reads.
Artdesign and design lab 4.0
Design lab and art design are the trends of present and future entrepreneurial dimensions. An increasing number of designers are turning to small - scale self - production, supported by online platforms specifically designed to promote their creations. This trend is set to grow in an economic landscape that increasingly places the responsibility of work organisation on individuals themselves. Today, working means being resourceful - but also being deeply aware of one’s own potential and how to harness it. For those entering the world of design, this requires dedicated research and a keen eye on emerging trends. Success lies in combining creativity with strategic insight and competences
Dépêche mode
Fashion design influences our lives by creating new stereotypes. How far can the ambitions of the collective imagination go? The success of certain products is an easy example to follow, with a little research and minimal risks. This is the uniformity; the image is no more unique and the quality of the product no longer justify the difference in value between a brand and the other, and so often there is no more time to create a tradition of products. At this point the image communication is the only way to distinguish.
Consume and Mass culture
The phenomenon of massification permeates socialization, establishing new standards of communication. The goal is to capture attention, to amaze and above all to sell, sell, and sell. As P.P. Pasolini once stated, consumerism is the real dictatorship.
The book of shadows
Among Westerners a Japanese person may feel like a faint ink stain on a pristine white sheet. For this article I draw inspiration from some reflections of Junichiro Tanizaki
Emerging spheres of connection
The dimensions of the future know no boundaries no limits of space or time. New realms of relationship unfold. In the era of AI nothing will be the same anymore
Individual ideals and social inclusion
Taking inspiration from Yourcenar's bestseller work I glean insights into the nature of beauty and its poetic essence
Kanijan the Chinese Artdesign
A few years ago while visiting the Fuorisalone in Milan, I met Kanijan a Chinese company producing unique design and art works all made by hand following local traditions
Private Dimensions
We all have the need for a personal dimension, a mental refuge where thinking and some time bring clarity to our thoughts. The Koloro Desk designed by Torafu Architects in 2012 is an example of how design can respond to our privacy needs.
Exploring sustainability through the lens of art and design
Rosa Vetrano is a Sicilian artist based in Palermo. Deeply committed to environmental protection, she creates her fashion and art pieces using recycled and reusable materials, often collected from local beaches
Precious Cargo, Precious World
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. The destruction of forests and oceans caused by human activity is having a devastating impact - one we can no longer afford to ignore. American art curator and artist MP Warming has long been at the forefront of this fight, forging new partnerships to champion environmental protection
Think Beyond Limits!
Sharing our thoughts through collective participation and co-creating a future where we are free to live according to our True Nature - to become happier, more self - aware individuals. This is not a utopia - it's a vision we can work toward together
Basic Cell evolutive design exhibition
Basic Cell is an exhibition project created by Magda di Siena, architect and legally recognized art expert, specialized in exhibiting design. Through her exhibitions Magda di Siena creates physical meeting points, platform promoting emerging artists and designers locally and internationally
M9 urban meeting point
M9 is a museum located in Venice Mestre. It is a new generation cultural hub that includes the digital Museum of the 20th Century, a media library, exhibition spaces, and areas dedicated to educational activities. Designed by Sauerbruch & Hutton architecture studio, the M9 project aims to establish a dynamic meeting point for locals and cultural tourism in the heart of Mestre
Exploring the borders between costume and design
The exhibition featured works by artists coming from the Costume Design course at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp. It was held at the former Caserma Pepe, a suggestive ex military area close to the Venice lido airport, during the Venice Film Festival. The artists showcased costumes, video projects and installations narrating their personal experiences with their bodies
Amref and euroinnovators together for Africa
Blending art, culture and social impact, the project unfolded during Milan's Fuorisalone with an exhibition, a gala dinner and a charity auction. A diverse lineup of partners joined forces - from Amref for Africa to Artiest, the platform spotlighting fine Italian craftsmanship; from Christie's to Italian Ways, luxury stays and Internationalia Edizioni. Together, they created a vibrant stage where Italian, French, Swiss and African artists and designers came together, sparking dialogue and creativity throughout Milan Design Week. The project was curated by Michela Codutti in collaboration with Rebecca Hoyes and Vincenzo Insinga
Interview to Marco Celani, Italianway General Manager and founder
Art is leaving museums and entering everyday spaces - giving people the chance to enjoy works by young creatives while resting