New York Celebrates Italian Design icons, featuring our timeless Orbital lamp
Join us at Bloomingdale’s for an immersive celebration of Italian design and craftsmanship, curated by Ferruccio Laviani. The event highlights iconic pieces, including Foscarini’s renowned Orbital lamp, showcasing the best of Italian design.
From September 5 to 29, 2024, Bloomingdale’s in New York City will host a special exhibition dedicated to Italian design, in collaboration with Salone del Mobile.Milano, the world-renowned design fair, bringing a unique celebration of Italian creativity and craftsmanship to the heart of the Big Apple. The centerpiece of this event is an immersive exhibition titled “Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary,” curated by the architect Ferruccio Laviani.
Inspired by the metaphysical squares of Giorgio de Chirico, the Italian painter known for his enigmatic, dream-like cityscapes characterized by eerie shadows and classical architecture, the exhibition creates a fantastical setting where classic design meets contemporary innovation. Laviani’s design for the space masterfully blends elements of art installation and pop-up experience, using light and unexpected object placements to create a surprising and evocative atmosphere.
“I added a contemporary and radical touch to the graphic language of the set. By merging influences from the 1960s radical design movement with the metaphysical elements of De Chirico, we’ve crafted a space that is both distinctive and modern. I selected the design objects to be displayed, such as the Orbital lamp, from the catalogs of the most representative Made in Italy brands – pieces which have become icons of everyday life, are therefore worthy of being displayed as works of art.”
FERRUCCIO LAVIANI
/ Designer
In addition to the installation, the event will offer a series of engaging talks and activities featuring prominent figures from the international design scene. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for the New York design community and enthusiasts to explore the rich heritage and innovative spirit of Italian design.
5 – 29 September 2024
H. 10AM – 8PM
Bloomingdale’s 59th Street
1000 Third Ave, New York, NY
6th Floor – Home/Furnishing department
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