Exhibitions
Before him, the object counted more than the designer. As of 1984, the designer has become the object. The story of a career built on image, and the objects that contradict it
Arena Drafting Futures - Ph. Saverio Lombardi Vallaur
On Saturday 12 April, at 12.15 p.m., the Arena Drafting Futures designed by Formafantasma (Pavilion 14) will be hosting a project in the name of social responsibility
Arper, Artemide, Bosa, Edra, Kartell, Magis, Martinelli Luce, Porro, Venini, Visionnaire. These are the names of some of the most visionary and generous companies on the international design scene. This year they are putting themselves on the line and taking part in the Fondazione AIRC charity auction, which is celebrating 60 years of commitment to supporting independent cancer research.
The Salone del Mobile.Milano is supporting the Fondazione AIRC in a special edition of Love Design®, a project that combines the world of design with science, hope and care. On Saturday 12 April at 12.15 p.m., an international online auction will be held at the Arena Drafting Futures designed by Formafantastama (Pavilion 14), which is hosting the Salone 2025’s dense cultural program, with the support of Finarte.
The lots put up for bidding will be objects that bring more than just a signature or a form; they are fragments of stories, the visions of those who conceived them by putting life at the center. An extraordinary opportunity for all enthusiasts to try to gain one of the exclusive design objects made available by the leading brands in the sector, which have chosen to support the Fondazione AIRC to contribute to the growth and training of many young talents in cancer research. Because design, when it's true, transforms lives.
Lots will be independently closed from 3 pm on 18 April at one-minute intervals
Arper, Colina, design Lievore Altherr Molina
Artemide, Ilio 10, design Ernesto Gismondi
Bosa, Mandrillus, design Elena Salmistraro
Edra, Gina, design Jacopo Foggini
Kartell, Teresa, design Ferruccio Laviani
Magis, Pipe, design Jasper Morrison
Martinelli Luce, Cobra Scorpius, design Elio Martinelli, Emiliana Martinelli
Porro, Kite, design GamFratesi
Venini, Kintsugi, design Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947)
Visionnaire, Klipper, design Samuele Mazza
11 April 2025
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