Art & Design
Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini is best known for his dizzying colors and gaudy motifs. But as a new museum show proves, his work is about far more than fun and games. Alice Rawsthorn catches up with the design maestro. CLICK HERE to read the profile.
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1974’s Lassù, a performance piece
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Alchimia’s Kandissi sofa, 1979
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Scivolando chair, 1983
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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The Groninger Museum, in Groningen, Netherlands
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Alessi corkscrew, 2003
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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The Cartier column, Art Basel, Switzerland, 2009
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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A redesign of Gerrit Rietveld’s Zig-Zag chair, 1978
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Rousseau vase in fiberglass, 2007
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Paradise Tower, Hiroshima, Japan, 1989
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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A redesign of a Forties chest, 1978
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Drawings by Mendini for Milan’s Triennale design museum
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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A performance piece for Casabella, 1975
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Senza Titolo, lacquer on wood, 1996
Photographed: Jason Schmidt
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Mendini’s installation at the Triennale.