elleemme studio's TUBO Reinterprets Bruno Munari's Cubo Ashtray on 28th Anniversary of His Death

On September 30, 2026, marking the 28th anniversary of Bruno Munari's passing, elleemme studio—comprised of Marco Tedesco and Ludovico Basharzad M.—unveils TUBO, a cylindrical ashtray crafted from resin in 2024. This piece engages with Munari's 1957 work, Cubo, by reversing its geometry; the square is transformed into a circle, resulting in a more open design. Offered at a price of 69 euros, TUBO can be purchased online. Claudia Spinò from Politecnico di Milano contributes a critical analysis, interpreting TUBO as a dialogue between the rigidity of the past and the fluidity of the present, highlighting the importance of questioning design while honoring Munari's influence.