Paolo Castelli launches design capsule collection inspired by Giorgio Morandi
Paolo Castelli, an Italian designer, has launched a capsule collection named "Oggetti d’Autore: Omaggio a Morandi," which draws inspiration from the studio of painter Giorgio Morandi. This collection, developed in collaboration with Istituzione Bologna Musei, is available solely on Artemest and features twenty categories of home decor, including seating, tables, and ceramics, reflecting Morandi's Casa Morandi (1910-1964). The initial sketches were completed on August 29, 2020, with the official launch occurring on November 26, 2020. The collection showcases Italian craftsmanship and sustainable materials. Matteo Lepore, Bologna's culture councilor, announced the acquisition of Palazzina Magnani for Museo Morandi, while curator Alessia Masi praised its artisanal essence. Roberto Grandi, president of Istituzione Bologna Musei, highlighted Morandi's worldwide impact.
Key facts
- Paolo Castelli launched a design capsule collection inspired by Giorgio Morandi.
- The collection is titled 'Oggetti d’Autore: Omaggio a Morandi'.
- It includes twenty categories of home furnishings.
- The collection was developed with Istituzione Bologna Musei.
- It is sold exclusively on Artemest.
- Artemest is an English-language platform for high-end Italian design.
- Artemest has offices in Milan and New York.
- The collection uses sustainable ash wood, Murano glass, Vietri ceramics, and other materials.
- First sketches were made on August 29, 2020; full launch on November 26, 2020.
- Bologna acquired Palazzina Magnani for the Museo Morandi.
Entities
Artists
- Giorgio Morandi
- Paolo Castelli
- Massimo Iosa Ghini
- Enzo Mari
Institutions
- Istituzione Bologna Musei
- Casa Morandi
- Museo Morandi
- MAMbo
- Artemest
- Comune di Bologna
- Agenzia del Demanio
- Palazzina Magnani
- Manifattura delle Arti
- Paolo Castelli (company)
Locations
- Bologna
- Italy
- Milan
- New York
- United States
- via Fondazza 36
- Murano
- Vietri