Italian Design from the 30s to 50s
dal 24/9/2009 al 24/10/2009
Segnalato da
24/9/2009
Italian Design from the 30s to 50s
Lampedo Kunsthandel, Berlin
Featuring celebrated names like Gio Ponti or Luisa and Ico Parisi, the exhibition also introduces furniture by Carlo Enrico Rava and Paolo Buffa.
Being part of the Berlin Desing Galleries Tour, Lampedo Kunsthandel proudly presents
Paolo Buffa, Luisa and Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti, Carlo Enrico Rava –
Italian Design from the 30s to 50s
Featuring celebrated names like Gio Ponti or Luisa and Ico Parisi, the exhibition also introduces furniture by Carlo Enrico Rava and Paolo Buffa. Paolo Buffas early pieces are influenced by the Lombardian Neo-Classicism. In the 1930s he starts more and more to work with exotic forms. Carlo Enrico Rava received international attention for his architectural plans, clearly affected by the International Style and the rational movement. Nevertheless he enjoyed working as a film set decorator for the Cinecittà studios and designing fanciful and elegant furniture.
Paolo Buffa's (1903-1970) furniture is characterized by a design full of creativity and high-quality craftsmanship. He succeeds in arranging traditional forms and modern influences. Geometrical motifs are combined with sophisticated details and precious materials. Simultaneously the modern movement is reflected in his work. His works already partly anticipates typical forms of the 50s.
Carlo Enrico Rava (1903-1985) is still a relatively unknown architect of the Italian Modernism. Rava's furniture shows a creative approach to the past, which seems to contradict his rationalistic architecture. He combines cubic forms and delicate details, which to some extent quote the Baroque or Classicism. Rava also uses exotic and Asian influences.
Luisa (1914-1990) and Ico Parisi (1916-1996)
The work of the two architects derives from an Antique tradition. They use mainly rosewood or mahogany, later on also shiny surfaces combined with stainless steel. Ico described himself a kind of Renaissance artist, common to all sorts of artistic professions.
Gio Ponti (1891-1979) is probably one of the best known and most important architect and designer of the 20th century. Many of his objects have become icons of modern design. Ponti's work spreads from the Milanese Neo-classicism to the ground-breaking Italian design of the second half of the 20th century. His moderate rationalism is mixed up with fine and often picturesque details. Pontis' objects often appear to be reduced in their form but nevertheless animated by an organic inspiration.
Lampedo Kunsthandel is already recommended by
Vogue Deutschland, Die Welt, NZZ, stylemag, tip Edition Fashion & Design, Lodown Magazine
Berlin has developed a vivid gallery scene, especially famous for contemporary art. At the same time, several galleries for vintage- and contemporary design have established a high and sought after reputation. In order to present this variety to a broader audience, a group of Berlin Design Galleries have decided to introduce their program in a shared tour. In the context of the big Autum art weekend the following eight galleries will open their doors for new exhibitions: Appel Design Gallery, Ulrich Fiedler, Jacksons, Galerie Hans-Peter Jochum, Karena Schuessler Gallery Contemporary Design / Art, Clemens Tissi, Lampedo Kunsthandel and galerie für architektenmöbel.
Tour ‚Berlin Design Galleries’ 22nd – 27th September, 2009, 12 – 7 pm,
Reception: 25th September, 2009, 18 – 9 pm
Lampedo Kunsthandel
Chausseestrasse 104 - Berlin
Free admission