Pierre Yovanovitch on Beauty, Craft, and Rome's Design Potential

On January 8, 2020, Pierre Yovanovitch, a French designer born in 1965, delivered a talk at the Ō Tempo di Design festival in Rome, which is curated by Cristiano Leone and organized by Electa. This festival, which runs until June 24, 2020, showcases a variety of disciplines including design, theater, music, dance, cinema, and photography at locations such as Palazzo Altemps and Terme di Diocleziano. Yovanovitch, who shifted from fashion to interior design and established Pierre Yovanovitch Architecture d’Intérieur in 2001, with a New York branch since 2018, addressed topics such as beauty, his changing views on contemporary art, and the challenges facing Rome's identity. He highlighted the importance of artisan collaboration, championed French craftsmanship, and urged a reevaluation of lifestyle in light of future design obstacles. The festival seeks to enhance the significance of design in Rome.