Superstudio Maxi Opens in Milan's Barona District for Salone del Mobile 2021
Superstudio inaugurated its new space Superstudio Maxi in the Barona district of Milan during Salone del Mobile 2021. The venue, located at via Moncucco 35, was converted from an abandoned steel factory as part of a broader regeneration of Zone 6. From September 5 to 9, it hosts Design Beyond Design, curated by Gisella Borioli, featuring art, design, performance, and poetry. The 10,000-square-meter sustainable building is the first event space certified for 100% renewable energy. Highlights include Luca Gilli's photography exhibition 'Passaggi di stato. Superstudio Maxi_il cantiere delle idee,' which documents the transformation of the former factory. Daily performances by BodyInSign (Susanna Beltrami, DanceHaus Academy, Hip Hop Department) run for five hours. Sculptures by Flavio Lucchini (Divine, Ghost) are on display. Design showcases include NeoDesign by Leonardo Talarico, AntiDesign by Gianni Arnaudo, PopDesign by Diego and Guido Gugliermetto, and PandemicDesign by Luca Gnizio. IULM University presents 'Storie di Cose' and an AI workshop. Daniele Papuli exhibits Artdesign.Paperthinks, Anita Morvillo shows Archdesign, and Adriana Lohmann and Giò Colonna Romano present 'Rays of Light.' Ivan Tresoldi's poem 'Moncucco Story' is featured. Additionally, from September 4 to 10, the original Superstudio più at via Tortona 27 hosts R/EVOLUTION, a new format with 12 curated exhibitions and two interactive pavilions addressing post-pandemic themes.
Key facts
- Superstudio Maxi opened in Barona, Milan, during Salone del Mobile 2021.
- The venue is located at via Moncucco 35, converted from a steel factory.
- Design Beyond Design runs from September 5 to 9, curated by Gisella Borioli.
- The building is 10,000 sqm and certified for 100% renewable energy.
- Luca Gilli's exhibition 'Passaggi di stato' documents the factory's transformation.
- Daily performances by BodyInSign (Susanna Beltrami, DanceHaus Academy, Hip Hop Department).
- Flavio Lucchini's sculptures Divine and Ghost are displayed.
- Designers include Leonardo Talarico, Gianni Arnaudo, Diego and Guido Gugliermetto, Luca Gnizio.
- IULM University hosts 'Storie di Cose' and an AI workshop.
- Daniele Papuli, Anita Morvillo, Adriana Lohmann, Giò Colonna Romano exhibit.
- Ivan Tresoldi's poem 'Moncucco Story' is featured.
- Superstudio più at via Tortona 27 hosts R/EVOLUTION from September 4 to 10.
- R/EVOLUTION includes 12 curated exhibitions and two interactive pavilions.
Entities
Artists
- Gisella Borioli
- Luca Gilli
- Susanna Beltrami
- Flavio Lucchini
- Leonardo Talarico
- Gianni Arnaudo
- Diego Gugliermetto
- Guido Gugliermetto
- Luca Gnizio
- Daniele Papuli
- Anita Morvillo
- Adriana Lohmann
- Giò Colonna Romano
- Ivan Tresoldi
Institutions
- Superstudio
- Superstudio Maxi
- Superstudio più
- Salone del Mobile
- DanceHaus Academy
- Hip Hop Department
- IULM University
- ArtAkademy
- Temakinho
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Barona
- via Moncucco 35
- Zone 6
- via Tortona 27