The Bridge of Love: Claudio Nardi's Floating Installation at Pitti Uomo 90 in Florence
The 90th Pitti Immagine Uomo, taking place in Florence until June 17, 2016, features a temporary installation called The Bridge of Love, designed by architect Claudio Nardi on the Arno River. This structure comprises nine white tulle cubes mounted on rafts, linked by walkways, transforming the river into a livable space. A gala dinner for 250 VIPs, organized by Luisaviaroma, inaugurated the installation, which raises awareness and funds for the UNHCR's Lifeline Jordan project, with all event proceeds going to the agency. This initiative aligns with World Refugee Day 2016 on June 20. Inside the floating pavilions, the Design on Water exhibition, curated by Luisaviaroma and Sky Arte HD, features works from various designers, all exploring water's destructive nature. The installation also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1966 Florence flood.
Key facts
- The Bridge of Love is a temporary installation on the Arno River designed by architect Claudio Nardi for the 90th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo.
- The installation consists of nine raft-mounted white tulle cubes connected by walkways.
- It was inaugurated with a gala dinner for 250 VIP guests organized by Luisaviaroma.
- The project supports refugee crisis awareness and fundraising for UNHCR's Lifeline Jordan project.
- All proceeds from the inaugural event were donated to UNHCR.
- The installation coincides with World Refugee Day 2016 on June 20.
- Inside the floating pavilions, the first edition of Design on Water exhibition is held, curated by Luisaviaroma in collaboration with Sky Arte HD.
- The exhibition features works by 14 designers and artists interpreting the theme of water as a destructive force.
- The installation also marks the 50th anniversary of the 1966 Florence flood.
- The floating pavilions are open to residents and visitors until June 17, 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Nardi
- Alessio Sarri
- Bitossi
- CTRLZAK
- Daniele Papuli
- Dilmos
- Fiori di Latta
- JCP
- Lisa E. Harris
- Magis
- Marcantonio Raimondi Malerba
- Matteo Cibic
- Opinion Ciatti
- Secondome Gallery
- Stefano Marolla
- Valentina Silvestrini
- Luisa Via Roma
Institutions
- Pitti Immagine Uomo
- Luisaviaroma
- UNHCR
- Sky Arte HD
- Claudio Nardi Architects
- Artribune
- Lifeline Jordan
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Arno River