Andrea Crespi's Immersive Installation Transforms Intimissimi Boutique During Milan Design Week 2026
From April 21 to April 26, 2026, Milan Design Week will showcase 'Beauty Begins Inside,' an installation by Andrea Crespi at the Intimissimi boutique located at Via Montenapoleone 21. Curated by Sandie Zanini, the exhibit reimagines Canova's 'Venere Italica' at a 1:1 scale, utilizing continuous lines. The primary element, sand, symbolizes fragility and transience. Mirrored surfaces extend the installation, encouraging public interaction. Within the space, mirrors enhance sculptures and perspectives, fostering an immersive exploration of body, identity, and perception. The project's relational aspect was emphasized during an exclusive opening event on April 21, positioning Intimissimi as a contemporary imagery platform that transcends mere aesthetics.
Key facts
- Andrea Crespi created 'Beauty Begins Inside' for Intimissimi during Milan Design Week 2026
- The installation was curated by Sandie Zanini
- It was located at Via Montenapoleone 21 in Milan, Italy
- The exhibition ran from April 21 to April 26, 2026
- Crespi reinterpreted Canova's 'Venere Italica' at 1:1 scale using continuous lines
- Sand was used as the primary material to emphasize fragility and temporality
- Mirrors and sand-framed windows created an immersive pathway between exterior and interior
- An exclusive opening event took place on April 21, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Crespi
- Sandie Zanini
- Canova
- Marco Grasso
- Maddalena Rossetti
- Nuria Mora
- Elena El Asmar
Institutions
- Intimissimi
- ADI Design Museum
- Ambrosiana
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Montenapoleone 21