Gaetano Pesce Foundation Launches to Preserve Architect's Legacy and Archive
The Gaetano Pesce Foundation has been created to carry on the legacy of Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024). Announced alongside Gaetano Pesce Studio: Continued at Salon 94, this nonprofit aims to safeguard his archive and promote exhibitions, publications, and authorized editions. The foundation embodies Pesce's rejection of rigid classifications in both art and design. Giulia Tosciri holds the position of director, while Glenn Adamson serves as president, overseeing the academic direction. Michael J. Greenberg is the secretary, and Edward Secker acts as treasurer. Alessandro Byther remains on the board while also fulfilling his role as creative director at Gaetano Pesce Studio. Adamson emphasized the foundation's commitment to Pesce's legacy, highlighting his view that "to be free means to be incoherent."
Key facts
- The Gaetano Pesce Foundation has been launched to preserve and continue the work of Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024).
- The foundation was announced alongside Gaetano Pesce Studio: Continued at Salon 94.
- It will safeguard Pesce's archive of objects, drawings, prototypes, and documentation.
- The foundation supports exhibitions, publications, scholarship, and authorized editions.
- Giulia Tosciri serves as director, Glenn Adamson as president, Michael J. Greenberg as secretary, Edward Secker as treasurer, and Alessandro Byther as director.
- Alessandro Byther also continues as creative director and head of production at Gaetano Pesce Studio, located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
- The foundation was established according to a vision Pesce set out before his passing.
- Glenn Adamson stated that Pesce is 'one of the most influential figures in art and design of the past century.'
Entities
Artists
- Gaetano Pesce
- Giulia Tosciri
- Glenn Adamson
- Michael J. Greenberg
- Edward Secker
- Alessandro Byther
- Matthew Bannister
Institutions
- Gaetano Pesce Foundation
- Gaetano Pesce Studio
- Salon 94
- Gaetano Pesce Estate
- Brooklyn Navy Yard
- Biblioteca Ambrosiana
- Bottega Veneta
- designboom
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Osaka
- Japan
- New York
- United States
- Brooklyn