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Ambra Medda Opens AMO Studio in Milan with 'Sail Away' Exhibition During Design Week 2026

architecture-design · 2026-04-20

Ambra Medda, a key figure in collectible design, has opened a new creative space for her curatorial studio, AMO, in Milan just in time for Milan Design Week 2026. The inaugural exhibition, titled 'Sail Away,' is co-curated with design historian Amy Tai and features ceramics by Greek designer Leda Athanasopoulou and textiles from Chinese artist Yumo Yuan. Athanasopoulou’s pieces include clay vessels made with olive pits from Lesvos and hand-painted shoes, while Yuan’s silk weavings blend vintage textiles with Greek designs. Medda, who co-founded Design Miami in 2005, has relocated to Milan, inspired by its dynamic change. The AMO venue at Via Nullo, 6, will host the exhibition from April 20 to April 24, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with plans for future workshops and residencies.

Key facts

  • Ambra Medda opened AMO studio in Milan during Milan Design Week 2026
  • Exhibition 'Sail Away' co-curated with Amy Tai features Leda Athanasopoulou and Yumo Yuan
  • Athanasopoulou's works include clay vessels from Mantamados, Lesvos, and tama shoes from Kalloni
  • Yuan's textiles reference vintage fragments and combine Chinese and Greek symbolism
  • Medda co-founded Design Miami in 2005 and has worked with London Design Museum and Christie's
  • AMO space at Via Nullo, 6, 20129, Milan hosts exhibition from 20-24 April, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
  • Post-design week plans include residencies, workshops, and cultural exchanges
  • Medda cited Milan's rapid change and underrepresentation of Greek and Chinese talent as motivations

Entities

Artists

  • Ambra Medda
  • Leda Athanasopoulou
  • Yumo Yuan
  • Amy Tai
  • Rufus Seagrim
  • Josef Albers
  • Anni Albers
  • Laura May Todd

Institutions

  • AMO
  • Design Miami
  • London Design Museum
  • Christie's
  • L’ArcoBaleno
  • Central Saint Martins
  • Tutto Bene
  • Fjura
  • Mutina
  • The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
  • Palazzo Citterio
  • Triennale
  • Casa Milana
  • Beni Rugs
  • Wallpaper*
  • T: The New York Times Style Magazine
  • Architectural Digest
  • Elle Decor
  • Azure
  • Sight Unseen

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • USA
  • Miami
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Lesvos
  • Greece
  • Mantamados
  • Kalloni
  • Northeast China
  • China
  • Uzbekistan

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