Domitilla Dardi on Miart's New Design Section Object

Domitilla Dardi curates Object, a new design section at Miart in Milan, launched in 2016. The section aims to bring experimental design back to the fair, countering the trend of risk-averse industry and the shift of Fuori Salone toward performance. Dardi, initially skeptical due to her lack of design collecting background, was convinced by Vincenzo De Bellis to apply an outsider perspective. Object features Italian and international galleries presenting functional design pieces, including works by Giorgia Zanellato, Andrea Anastasio, BBPR, Federico Peri, Formafantasma, and others. Galleries like Luisa delle Piane, Nina Yashar, Giustini/Stagetti Galleria O. Roma, Machado-Muñoz, Nero, Dimore Studio, Luciano Colantonio, Subalterno1, Massimo Lunardon, Secondome, Camp Design Gallery, Antonella Villanova, and Patrizia Tenti participate. The section includes a focus on self-production, craftsmanship, and jewelry. Dardi also discusses the broader context of Design after Design at the XXI Esposizione Internazionale, advocating for preserving Milan's design heritage while opening to new convivialities.