Buccellati Presents Mythological Installation 'Aquae Mirabiles' at Milan Design Week 2026
At Milan Design Week 2026, taking place from April 20 to 26, Buccellati introduced 'Aquae Mirabiles' in a pop-up gallery located near its Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa headquarters. This installation showcases the Caviar silverware collection and table art across diverse settings. Mariacristina Buccellati referred to it as a radiant story deeply embedded in Italian heritage. The Caviar collection, first presented by Andrea Buccellati in 2015, incorporates silver microspheres and has roots in the 1930s. New additions feature a flatware set, caviar bowls, and sturgeon sculptures. Curator Federica Sala selected items to create an enchanting seascape, while artist Luke Edward Hall contributed watercolor pieces that enrich the narrative, illustrating Roman mythology and caviar's historical role in Italy.
Key facts
- Milan Design Week 2026 runs from April 20 to 26.
- Buccellati was founded in Milan in 1919.
- The installation 'Aquae Mirabiles' is housed in a temporary gallery adjacent to Buccellati's headquarters on Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa.
- The Caviar silverware collection debuted in 2015 under president and creative director Andrea Buccellati.
- New Caviar additions include a complete flatware set, two caviar bowls, and a bread plate.
- Independent curator Federica Sala sourced objects for the installation.
- British artist Luke Edward Hall created watercolor paintings and drawings for the exhibition.
- The installation features depictions of Roman mythological figures like Neptune, the Naiads, and Tiberinus.
Entities
Artists
- Luke Edward Hall
- Andrea Buccellati
- Mariacristina Buccellati
- Federica Sala
- Giulio Ghirardi
Institutions
- Buccellati
- Milan Design Week
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa