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Secondome Celebrates 10 Years with Group Show and Book in Rome

exhibition · 2026-05-05

Secondome, a design gallery in Rome, marks its tenth anniversary with the exhibition 'Bussare coi piedi' and the release of '10 anni, secondome.' This publication features insights from Maria Cristina Didero, Stefano Micelli, and Giampiero Mughini, along with a collection of historical images. Established by architect Claudia Pignatale, the gallery is situated in a repurposed gym near Ponte Testaccio. Over the years, Secondome has presented works at venues such as Triennale di Milano, New Museum in New York, and Vitra Design Museum. The exhibition showcases new limited edition creations from designers like 4P1b, Sam Baron, and Zaven, including notable pieces such as Anselm Reyle's 'Untitled Foil' rug. It will be open until January 27, 2017, at Via Giovanni da Castel Bolognese 81, Rome.

Key facts

  • Secondome celebrates 10 years with group show 'Bussare coi piedi' and book '10 anni, secondome'.
  • Book includes texts by Maria Cristina Didero, Stefano Micelli, and Giampiero Mughini.
  • Gallery founded by architect Claudia Pignatale.
  • Located in former gym near Ponte Testaccio, Rome, 150 sqm.
  • Secondome has exhibited at Triennale di Milano, New Museum, and Vitra Design Museum.
  • Exhibition features 16 designers, all aged 30-40 except few exceptions.
  • Works are limited editions, numbered, created exclusively for the gallery.
  • Exhibition runs until January 27, 2017.

Entities

Artists

  • Claudia Pignatale
  • Maria Cristina Didero
  • Stefano Micelli
  • Giampiero Mughini
  • 4P1b
  • Sam Baron
  • Giovanni Casellato
  • Matteo Cibic
  • Nigel Coates
  • Dum Dum
  • Henzel
  • Lanzavecchia+Wai
  • Massimo Lunardon
  • Coralla Maiuri
  • Stefano Marolla
  • Marco Raparelli
  • Servomuto
  • Gio Tirotto
  • Giorgia Zanellato
  • Zaven
  • Anselm Reyle

Institutions

  • Secondome
  • Triennale di Milano
  • New Museum
  • Vitra Design Museum

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Ponte Testaccio
  • Milan
  • New York
  • Weil am Rhein
  • Germany
  • Via Giovanni da Castel Bolognese 81

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