Joburg-based fine artist Makandal Schiess and photographer Zelé Angelides are just back from a 4-day sojourn at Milan Design Week. While there they acted as our on the ground correspondents, soaking up the best international design of the moment showcased in museums, studios, exhibitions and stores across the Milanese city. Here’s just a small selection of the design product highlights they saw.
YES exhibition at Tortona
Crystal Automata by Preciosa
“Sempering – Process and pattern in architecture and design” at MUDEC
Glow Of Life, inspired by nature and the spirit of Zen at ASUS Design Centre
Merci Pop Up Store, a little bit of Paris in Milan
The Invisible Kitchen by Miele
3M design collaborates with Stefano Boeri on an urban tree lounge for Milan Design Week
Amorphous ASAHI GLASS at Super Studio
The “Canopia” (Canopy) by Sunbrella designed by Élise Fouin at Super Studio
Citizen “time is TIME” Installation
PAUSE FOR HARMONY IITTALA X ISSEY MIYAKE
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See Makandal and Zelé’s Milan city guide and look look out for their photo essay out soon.