Gio Ponti and Richard Ginori: 100 Pieces from a Laveno Collection
The MIDeC – International Museum of Ceramic Design in Laveno Mombello is hosting "100%. A Century and a Hundred Pieces: Richard Ginori and Gio Ponti in a Lavenese Collection," running until October 8, 2023. The exhibition marks 100 years of Gio Ponti's impact at Richard Ginori and features over 100 private collection items, many making their first appearance. Curators Anty Pansera and Giacinta Cavagna di Gualdana emphasize Ponti's innovative designs influenced by his travels and classical art. The show also pays tribute to Laveno's ceramic heritage, spotlighting Antonia Campi's journey as an artistic figure from laborer to director.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled '100%. Un centenario e cento pezzi: Richard Ginori e Gio Ponti in una collezione lavenese' at MIDeC in Laveno Mombello.
- Runs until October 8, 2023.
- Over 100 pieces from a private Laveno collection, mostly unpublished.
- Curated by Anty Pansera and Giacinta Cavagna di Gualdana.
- Celebrates the centenary of Gio Ponti's artistic direction at Richard Ginori.
- Highlights Ponti's eclectic motifs inspired by travel, reading, and classical art.
- Also features Antonia Campi, a key designer at Società Ceramica Italiana.
- Campi's Torena sanitary set (1959) is exhibited at the Triennale Design Museum.
- Laveno's ceramic district operated from 1856 to the 1990s.
- Historic link between Società Ceramica Italiana and Richard Ginori dates to 1923.
Entities
Artists
- Gio Ponti
- Antonia Campi
- Guido Andilovitz
- Giovanni Papini
- Piero Portaluppi
Institutions
- MIDeC – Museo Internazionale del Design Ceramico
- Società Ceramica Italiana
- Richard Ginori
- Triennale Design Museum
- Biennale di Monza
Locations
- Laveno Mombello
- Italy
- Lake Maggiore
- Milan
- Varese