Lunario 2020: A Lunar Calendar by Laura Anastasio and Edizioni Sido
Edizioni Sido has released Lunario 2020, a calendar and design object inspired by the Moon, created by illustrator and graphic designer Laura Anastasio. The calendar features 12 images depicting lunar cycles and significant astronomical events of 2020, blending rural tradition with contemporary rhythms. It uses Pantone silver to honor the Moon's reflections. The project is part of the MRLTN collection, which focuses on literary objects. The name MRLTN derives from Beckett's mirlitons, once overlooked by literati. Edizioni Sido, founded between Chianti, Genoa, and Milan, produces books and literary objects. Andrea Benei, co-founder and editor, previously worked at GRRRz publishing. The calendar is available in Italian bookstores.
Key facts
- Lunario 2020 is a calendar and design object by Laura Anastasio for Edizioni Sido.
- It includes 12 images of lunar cycles and astronomical events for 2020.
- The calendar uses Pantone silver to evoke the Moon's reflections.
- It is part of the MRLTN collection, named after Beckett's mirlitons.
- Edizioni Sido was founded between Chianti, Genoa, and Milan.
- Andrea Benei is a co-founder and editor, formerly at GRRRz.
- Laura Anastasio is certified by the Society of Illustrators of New York.
- The calendar blends rural tradition with contemporary design.
Entities
Artists
- Laura Anastasio
Institutions
- Edizioni Sido
- Society of Illustrators of New York
- GRRRz
Locations
- Chianti
- Genoa
- Milan
- New York
- Italy