Documentary on Vico Magistretti premieres at Triennale Milano
On September 19, 2006, Vico Magistretti passed away, and a decade later, Triennale di Milano pays tribute to him with the debut of a documentary. Titled 'Vico: il grande semplice,' this film is a collaborative effort between Sky Arte HD and Fondazione Magistretti. It includes previously unseen footage and interviews with notable figures such as Norman Foster, Alessandro Mendini, Konstantin Grcic, and others. Produced by 3D Produzioni and curated by Valeria Parisi and Matteo Moneta, the documentary received backing from companies like Artemide and Cassina, with which Magistretti worked throughout his life. The premiere is scheduled for Monday, September 19 at 6:30 PM, followed by a broadcast on Sky Arte HD at 9:15 PM. The title underscores Magistretti's belief in simplicity as 'the most complicated thing in the world.'
Key facts
- Documentary 'Vico: il grande semplice' premieres at Triennale di Milano on September 19, 2016.
- The film honors Vico Magistretti ten years after his death on September 19, 2006.
- Produced by Sky Arte HD in collaboration with Fondazione Magistretti.
- Features interviews with Norman Foster, Alessandro Mendini, Konstantin Grcic, Mario Bellini, and others.
- Made by 3D Produzioni, curated by Valeria Parisi and Matteo Moneta.
- Supported by Artemide, Cassina, De Padova, Kartell, Oluce, and Schiffini.
- Screening at 6:30 PM in Salone d’Onore, broadcast on Sky Arte HD at 9:15 PM.
- Title references Magistretti's concept of simplicity as 'the most complicated thing in the world.'
Entities
Artists
- Vico Magistretti
- Norman Foster
- Alessandro Mendini
- Konstantin Grcic
- Mario Bellini
- Italo Lupi
- Michele De Lucchi
- Stefano Boeri
- Cino Zucchi
- Patricia Urquiola
- Vanni Pasca
- Fulvio Irace
- Nino Cerruti
Institutions
- Triennale di Milano
- Sky Arte HD
- Fondazione Magistretti
- 3D Produzioni
- Artemide
- Cassina
- De Padova
- Kartell
- Oluce
- Schiffini
Locations
- Milan
- Italy