Textile Art and Brazilian Design Take Center Stage at Salone del Mobile 2016
The 2016 Salone del Mobile places a strong emphasis on textile artistry. Alberto Levi showcases 'Works,' which includes contributions from Barbara Frua de Angeli, Thorsten Reuber, and the Berlin studio of Franziska Henning, alongside Birgit Krah, Andrea Costa, and Angela Florio. Notably, Florio's 'Arràs' collection incorporates fiber optic filaments within hand-painted textiles. Nilufar Gallery unveils a new workshop dedicated to contemporary carpets, featuring designs by Jorge Lizarazo and Hynes Robinson, and highlights Brazilian design from the 1940s to the 1970s, showcasing talents like Zanine Caldas and Martin Eisler. Other highlights include Nina Yashar's installation at Nilufar Depot, Dilmos gallery's Brazilian design pieces, Giorgia Zanellato's light exploration at Luisa Delle Piane gallery, and Camp Design Gallery's presentation of David Lindberg's 'Residual Time.' Additionally, Colombari gallery's 'Abitare Italia. Casa Museo' blends various styles, while Secondome reopens a historic night house with 'Ladies & Gentleman.' Swing gallery also revives the 'First Supper' project by Magnani and Delvecchio.
Key facts
- Textile art is a major focus at the 2016 Salone del Mobile.
- Alberto Levi presents 'Works,' four exhibitions with Barbara Frua de Angeli, Thorsten Reuber, Franziska Henning, Birgit Krah, Andrea Costa, and Angela Florio.
- Angela Florio's 'Arràs' collection uses fiber optic filaments in hand-painted fabrics.
- Nilufar Gallery opens a new atelier for contemporary carpets with designs by Jorge Lizarazo and Hynes Robinson.
- Nilufar presents a show of Brazilian design from the 1940s-1970s featuring Zanine Caldas, Martin Eisler, Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, and Jorge Zalszupin.
- Nina Yashar presents the new installation of Nilufar Depot curated by Massimiliano Locatelli and Claude Missir.
- Dilmos gallery recreates a tropical jungle with natural sounds in collaboration with Casa Vogue Brasil, Ilana Bessler, and Metro Arquitetos.
- Giorgia Zanellato presents 'Quasar' at Luisa Delle Piane gallery using plexiglass and LED technology.
- Camp Design Gallery presents David Lindberg's 'Residual Time' from the 'Mantyluoto-Milan-One Way' project.
- Colombari gallery presents 'Abitare Italia. Casa Museo' mixing periods and styles inspired by 1970s interiors.
- Secondome from Rome presents 'Ladies & Gentleman' at a historic Milanese night house.
- Swing gallery from Benevento reactivates 'First Supper' by Magnani and Delvecchio.
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Frua de Angeli
- Thorsten Reuber
- Franziska Henning
- Birgit Krah
- Andrea Costa
- Angela Florio
- Jorge Lizarazo
- Hynes Robinson
- Zanine Caldas
- Martin Eisler
- Oscar Niemeyer
- Sergio Rodrigues
- Joaquim Tenreiro
- Jorge Zalszupin
- Nina Yashar
- Massimiliano Locatelli
- Claude Missir
- Ilana Bessler
- Samer Alameen
- Roberta Colombo
- Matteo Thun
- Giorgia Zanellato
- David Lindberg
- Beatrice Bianco
- Valentina Lucio
- Paul Evans
- Magnani
- Delvecchio
Institutions
- Alberto Levi
- Nilufar Gallery
- Dilmos gallery
- Casa Vogue Brasil
- Metro Arquitetos
- Luisa Delle Piane gallery
- Camp Design Gallery
- CLS architetti
- Colombari gallery
- Secondome
- Swing gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Navigli district
- Rome
- Benevento
- China
- Finland
- Brazil