They are all Italian and all in some way draw on the theme of memory. This is true even when they deal with current sporting events associated with the imminent inauguration of the Winter Olympics. There are ten of them and for the most part they are held in the most reserved cultural circuits, outside the mainstream. It’s even better when they’re out of town, bringing historic residences to life with gleams and flashes of good design
The May issue of British magazine Wallpaper* is a celebration of outdoor life, between Mediterranean style and villas surrounded by greenery
The content in this month’s yearly Design Issue by Wallpaper* celebrates design culture and its relationship with nature. “True to Wallpaper* form, the issue takes in creative highlights across multiple continents,” writes Bill Prince in his editor’s letter. He adds, “our round-up of the most outstanding outdoor furniture was shot on the rocky shores of Livorno by the legendary Massimo Vitali” – featuring products by Living Divani, Extera, Ethimo, Carl Hansen & Søn, Expormim, Dedon, Emu, Cassina, Gubi, B&B, Flexform, Minotti, Desalto, Serax, Roda, Vondom, Luceplan (full article)
Magazine: Wallpaper*
Country: UK
Special: The Design Issue
Photo: Venexia Collection, di Luca Nichetto per Ethimo



