Lake Como Design Fair Debuts with Curatorial Focus on Collectible Design
The Lake Como Design Fair is set to take place from September 20 to 23, 2018, at Teatro Sociale in Como, Italy. Curated by Margherita Ratti and Lorenzo Butti, the event highlights a commitment to curatorial excellence and theatrical display, centering on contemporary collectible design. Approximately sixty galleries and artists from around the globe will showcase their works, featuring notable names such as Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, and Pierre Charpin, alongside rising stars like Astrid Luglio and Ginevra Taccola, who will exhibit vases crafted from orange peels. Perfect Documents will present a limited edition of Boris Vian's 'musical chair.' The fair will utilize four distinct rooms: Sala Bianca, Sala Turca, Sala Pasta, and Sala Zodiaco. Teatro Sociale, established in 1813, was a venue for La Scala during World War II.
Key facts
- Lake Como Design Fair takes place September 20-23, 2018 at Teatro Sociale in Como.
- Curators are Margherita Ratti and Lorenzo Butti.
- The fair focuses on contemporary collectible design with curatorial and theatrical presentation.
- About sixty international galleries and artists are participating.
- Works are organized by typology without individual stands.
- Established designers include Michele De Lucchi, Andrea Branzi, Pierre Charpin.
- Emerging designers include Astrid Luglio and Ginevra Taccola (OrangeBi material).
- A rare edition of Boris Vian's 'musical chair' is presented by Perfect Documents.
- Teatro Sociale was built in 1813 by Giuseppe Cusi and hosted La Scala during WWII.
- Four rooms: Sala Bianca (seating), Sala Turca (vases), Sala Pasta (screens), Sala Zodiaco (works on paper).
Entities
Artists
- Michele De Lucchi
- Andrea Branzi
- Pierre Charpin
- Astrid Luglio
- Ginevra Taccola
- Boris Vian
- Giuseppe Cusi
- Margherita Ratti
- Lorenzo Butti
Institutions
- Lake Como Design Fair
- Teatro Sociale
- Camp Gallery
- Perfect Documents
- it's Great Design
- La Scala
- Artribune
Locations
- Como
- Italy
- Canton Ticino
- Switzerland