Oxilia Gallery Opens in Milan with Group Show DIECI
On June 6, 2022, Oxilia Gallery opened in Milan at Via Oxilia 9, founded by Alessandro Mensi and Frederik De Watcher. The gallery aims to blend design, modern antiques, art, and craftsmanship. Its inaugural exhibition, called DIECI, runs from June 6 to 12, and will be available by appointment until July 29. This showcase features works from ten global artists and designers, such as Andrea Romano and DWA Design Studio. The exhibition highlights vases, including DWA's unique marble handbags and Flaminia Veronesi's vibrant Drago. With two large windows and an eye-catching blue box installation, the gallery is a visual treat. De Watcher, an interior designer, co-founded DWA in 2005, while Mensi has worked with top brands like Loro Piana.
Key facts
- Oxilia Gallery opens June 6, 2022 at Via Oxilia 9 in Milan.
- Founded by Alessandro Mensi and Frederik De Watcher.
- Inaugural group show DIECI features ten international artists and designers.
- Exhibition runs June 6–12, 2022, with visits by appointment until July 29.
- Theme is the vase, with ten creations including floral arrangements.
- Works include DWA's Lillybet (2021), Flaminia Veronesi's Drago (2022), and Klaus Jurgen Schmidt's Koulis, Eleusis (2022).
- Gallery has two large street-facing windows and a blue box installation with silver curtain.
- De Watcher founded DWA in 2005 and worked on Birrificio Italiano and Room Mate Giulia.
Entities
Artists
- Alessandro Mensi
- Frederik De Watcher
- Andrea Romano
- Flaminia Veronesi
- Klaus Jurgen Schmidt
- Réjean Peytavin
- Thélonious Goupil
- Alberto Artesani
Institutions
- Oxilia Gallery
- DWA Design Studio
- Lambert&Fils
- Lotto Studio
- NM3
- Rio Grande
- Birrificio Italiano
- Room Mate Giulia
- Loro Piana
- Versace
- Fornasetti
- Mutina
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Via Oxilia 9