Lina Ghotmeh's pink maze 'Metamorphosis in Motion' transforms Palazzo Litta courtyard at Milan Design Week
During Milan Design Week 2026, architect Lina Ghotmeh unveiled a striking pink installation named 'Metamorphosis in Motion' at Palazzo Litta. This 17-square-meter creation, constructed from 18 MDF modules in various shades of pink, stands in stark contrast to the Baroque architecture of the 17th century. The installation includes areas designated for conversation, meditation, and relaxation, featuring comfortable seating by Avalon Italia, a discussion space, and an immersive sound environment. An olfactory experience curated by Scent Company evokes the essence of Lebanon, while a tasting section highlights offerings from Tre Marie and Vitavigor. The event is scheduled from April 21-26 at 24 Corso Magenta, organized by Mosca Partners. Ghotmeh underscores the significance of engagement within the space.
Key facts
- Lina Ghotmeh created installation 'Metamorphosis in Motion' at Palazzo Litta during Milan Design Week 2026
- Installation measures 17m per side with 18 MDF modules finished in varying pink shades using Milesi coatings
- Features zones for conversation, meditation, movement, rest, food tasting, and a pop-up bookshop
- Includes olfactory experience with cypress, olibanum, and cedar scents curated by Scent Company
- Ghotmeh states the work aims to 'cherish joy and human connection' in contrast to world bombardment
- Installation runs April 21-26 at Palazzo Litta, 24 Corso Magenta, Milan
- Ghotmeh recently won AlUla Immersive Living residency and created Hermès installation for Venice Architecture Biennale
- Palazzo Litta has hosted European royalty and Napoleon throughout its centuries of history
Entities
Artists
- Lina Ghotmeh
- Napoleon
- Caterina Mosca
- Valerio Castelli
- Giulio Iacchetti
Institutions
- Palazzo Litta
- Mosca Partners
- Milesi
- Avalon Italia
- Scent Company
- Tre Marie
- Vitavigor
- Frab's Magazine
- Hermès
- Venice Architecture Biennale
- AlUla Immersive Living residency
- Wallpaper*
- MoscaPartners
- designboom
- V-ZUG
- Ministry of Culture
- Poliuretano-è
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Paris
- France
- Lebanon
- Saudi Arabia
- AlUla
- Venice
- 24 Corso Magenta
- Corso Magenta 24
- Cortile d'Onore