Stefano Casciani

To study Gio Ponti's prolific body of work is to appreciate the clear, unifying vision behind a complex creative universe. A synthesis of the arts, his creations unfold intuitively with the Italian grandeur and studied lightness that defined his iconic style. Ponti's rare ability to move seamlessly between scales allowed him to approach the design of a teaspoon with the...

Designer, architect, and critic Alessandro Mendini worked from the early 1960s until his death in 2019, redefining the concept of Italian design and architecture with his bold colours and playful shapes. Throughout his long and successful career, he collaborated with many of the world’s most significant brands such as Alessi, Venini, and even Supreme. This comprehensive monograph—the first on Mendini’s...