Francesco Vezzoli Reimagines Gufram's Iconic Cactus for Design Miami
Francesco Vezzoli's exclusive "Fiore di Cactus" coat rack is set to launch at Design Miami, taking place from December 3 to 7, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This piece showcases a three-dimensional rose motif, inspired by a 1969 film featuring Ingrid Bergman and Walter Matthau. Only 30 units will be produced, in collaboration with American developer Ray, who has recently finished a project in Phoenix, Arizona. The original Cactus design was created by Franco Mello and Guido Drocco in 1972, with notable reinterpretations including the giant inflatable "God" by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari at the 2015 Venice Biennale. The 20th anniversary of Design Miami will also highlight Alcova and Constanza Vallese's "Fonderia Fendi," under the theme "Make. Believe."
Key facts
- Francesco Vezzoli created a new version of Gufram's Cactus called 'Fiore di Cactus'.
- The piece will be presented at Design Miami from December 3 to 7, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
- The edition is limited to 30 examples.
- It features a large three-dimensional rose decoration.
- The title references a 1969 comedy with Ingrid Bergman and Walter Matthau.
- Vezzoli's 'conceptual embroidery' practice dates to the early 2000s.
- The collaboration involves American developer Ray, who completed a residence in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Original Cactus designed by Franco Mello and Guido Drocco in 1972.
- Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari created a giant inflatable version for the 2015 Venice Biennale.
- Andy Warhol Foundation collaborated on 50th anniversary editions in 2022.
- Design Miami 2025 theme is 'Make. Believe', celebrating the fair's 20th anniversary.
- Alcova returns to Miami River Inn with 40 exhibitors and Patricia Urquiola installation.
- Constanza Vallese's 'Fonderia Fendi' marks Fendi's 100th anniversary with four Italian manufacturers.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Vezzoli
- Franco Mello
- Guido Drocco
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Pierpaolo Ferrari
- Andy Warhol
- Patricia Urquiola
- Constanza Vallese
- Ingrid Bergman
- Walter Matthau
- Edoardo Fendi
- Adele Casagrande
- Anna Fendi
- Carla Fendi
- Franca Fendi
- Alda Fendi
- Paola Fendi
Institutions
- Gufram
- Design Miami
- Miami Beach Convention Center
- Ray (real estate developer)
- Andy Warhol Foundation
- Alcova
- Miami River Inn
- Fendi
- Flos
- Castiglioni brothers
- Artribune
Locations
- Miami Beach
- Miami Beach Convention Center
- Phoenix
- Arizona
- Venice
- Canal Grande
- Miami River Inn
- Italy