Millennial Designers Reimagine Memphis Radicalism at ADI Design Museum
At the ADI Design Museum in Milan, the exhibition titled 'Supersuperfici – the spirit of Memphis reloaded' showcases the work of eight millennial designers who reinterpret the groundbreaking influence of the Memphis Group. Established on December 11, 1980, by Ettore Sottsass and others, Memphis revolutionized design with its striking colors and patterns. Curated by Giulio Iacchetti and Matteo Ragni, the exhibit explores the meaning of radicalism today and speculates on how Memphis might have developed if it had been founded in 2021. Featured designers include Federico Angi, Zanellato Bortotto, Agustina Bottoni, Antonio De Marco, Chiara Moreschi, Martinelli Venezia, Panter & Tourron, and Mario Scairato. They focused on Memphis's philosophy rather than its style, utilizing Abet Laminati materials to create contemporary solutions. The exhibition is open until September 24 at Piazza Compasso d'Oro 1, Milan.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Supersuperfici – the spirit of Memphis reloaded' at ADI Design Museum, Milan
- Features works by eight millennial designers
- Curated by Giulio Iacchetti and Matteo Ragni
- Memphis Group founded December 11, 1980 by Ettore Sottsass
- Designers asked to adopt Memphis's philosophical approach, not just aesthetic
- Materials provided by Abet Laminati
- Panter & Tourron created .6mm lamp using Diafos laminate
- Antonio De Marco's Tornante table uses rolled laminate as structural element
- Martinelli Venezia's 'Paesaggio domestico' covers furniture with Memphis patterns
- Chiara Moreschi designed a home office capsule
- Exhibition runs until September 24
- Location: ADI Design Museum, Piazza Compasso d'Oro 1, Milan
Entities
Artists
- Ettore Sottsass
- Giulio Iacchetti
- Matteo Ragni
- Federico Angi
- Giorgia Zanellato
- Daniele Bortotto
- Agustina Bottoni
- Antonio De Marco
- Chiara Moreschi
- Carolina Martinelli
- Vittorio Venezia
- Stefano Panterotto
- Alexis Tourron
- Mario Scairato
Institutions
- ADI Design Museum
- Abet Laminati
- Memphis Group
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- ADI Design Museum
- Piazza Compasso d'Oro 1