The Artisans

Since 2012, N.O.W. Edizioni has been offering a custom production of wallpaper coverings to the public. All products are tailor-made and printed on the most suitable support depending on the furnishing needs: wallpaper (also available in a PVC-free version), fiberglass for humid environments, and acoustic, sound-absorbing material. Excellence, innovation, aesthetics, reliability, and craftsmanship are the characteristics that make N.O.W. Edizioni a renowned brand of Made in Italy design. The stylistic research is carried out through the creative process of Pietro Gaeta, Art Director and founder of the brand, and other designers from the international scene.

Born in Rome to an Italian father and a Salvadoran mother, Costanza Alvarez De Castro began her career in scenic design in 2011, dedicating herself to her art ever since. She had her first three solo exhibitions between 2015-2018 and a fourth one in 2021 at Kou Gallery where she’s been an artist-in-residence since 2020. Alvarez De Castro also works as a scenic painter in the fashion industry, working with Prada and Gucci, and has been a regular participant in the RAW network since its first edition in 2016.

Founded by artist Alessandra Pasqua, Wanderart is a contemporary atelier based in Rome that offers singular artwork and collectibles in various artistic styles made with different techniques. Its philosophy is rooted in wanderlust, the need to capture and explore wonder, exploring matter and materials - blurring the boundaries between art and design, technology, and manual expertise. The atelier is driven by the ethics of responsibility, creating distinctive and exclusive pieces with the least possible environmental impact.

Celebrating contemporary homes and handmade items, interior design project REdDUO emerged from Fabiola Di Virgilio and Andrea Rosso’s desire to design products for their home. With backgrounds in products, textiles, designs, and creative direction, the couple seeks to preserve local crafting traditions, particularly that of the Veneto region in Italy known for its local clay and textile production. REdDUO creates unique pieces following ethical and sustainable processes by merging traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic.

Fibra Research is the brainchild of Caterina Fumagalli and Adriana Fortunato. Founded in 2019, the two artists explore fine fibers and "Made in Italy" materials not traditionally employed by the luxury textile industry to create unique art design pieces and limited edition furniture. Entirely handwoven without looms, their work draws inspiration from textile art and architecture of the Bauhaus movement. Their works have been showcased in renowned trade magazines and recognized by art and artist initiatives for their daring and thoughtful compositions.

Founded by architect Maria Adele Savioli in 2012, MAS Design is a Rome-based brand specializing in handcrafted furniture. Savioli’s designs transform spaces into mini-architectures, drawing inspiration from the dialogue between place, identity, and inhabitants. Her pieces exemplify a pursuit of linearity by blending materials, finishes, and colors, revealed in elegant brass lines, colored glass doors, and marble accents. MAS Design collaborates with expert artisans across Emilia Romagna from start to finish, ensuring the exquisite quality of each meticulously crafted piece.

Inspired by Pollock, Fontana, and Burri, contemporary artist Mirko Demattè's most recent artistic journey is named “Contemporary Constructions”, embodying connections between people and their surroundings, capturing the essence of both architectural and emotional frames. Symbolizing motion, transformation, and flexibility, Demattè’s unique mixed media artworks, whether concrete or abstract, combine the artist’s curiosity about the world and his introspective nature, representing his evolving vision that continues to challenge the boundaries of contemporary art.

Where lighting meets Italian craftsmanship and innovation, Egoluce is a beacon of excellence in the field. Founded in 1978 by three friends, Bruno, Mario, and Renato, its success revolves around meticulous attention to detail and continuous material and technological experimentation. Focused on energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, the brand seamlessly blends Italian heritage with cutting-edge design, illuminating spaces with timeless elegance that harmonize with the environment.

Ceaseless experimentation with new techniques and materials nurtures Mariano Franzetti's artistic language. Of Argentine origin, he studied Architecture at the Universidad Nacional in Cordoba before moving to Italy to be closer to the Renaissance masterpieces that have inspired his artistic mark. Among his successful group and solo exhibitions, the 2021/2022 "PUTTY TOYS TRICKY, LORO” boasts sculptures, tapestries, paintings, and bas-reliefs, through which Franzetti sheds light on the fascinatingly contradictory nature of contemporary life.

Fine porcelain is part of De Marchi's DNA, passed down generations, and today honored through experimentation with cutting-edge technologies alongside minute manual techniques. Such a proactive and passionate approach is reflected in their bespoke wall-covering collections, whose contemporary flair is captured in the refined references revealed by art director Giacomo Totti directly on the porcelain. Counting exclusive hospitality, residential, and commercial brands among its clients, De Marchi boasts collaborations with talented architects and designers worldwide.

Exploring identity and human conditions through personal stories, Guido Gazzilli’s photography mostly focuses on youth subcultures and music scenes. Starting his career over 10 years ago working with photojournalist Paolo Pellegrin, he has received global recognition following features in major publications, collaborations with international brands, and exhibitions around the world. Gazzilli was born and raised in Rome, where he still lives today, and teaches in visual art academies around the city.

Boasting a rich blend of Italian, English, and Austrian roots, Barberini & Gunnell is an architecture and interior design brand founded by architects Francesco Barberini and Nina A. Gunnell. Creating limited edition series, the brand’s innovative and artistic philosophy sees objects as a work of art and works closely with collectors and exhibition curators. Craftsmanship merges with novel technologies in pieces fashioned of stainless steel, brass, bronze, precious wood essences, marbles, and crystals. It has collaborated with Cartier Dior, Louis Vuitton, Sotheby’s, and others.

Born and raised in Milan, artist Stefano Coccioli's art and life are marked by discovery and curiosity. A skipper in the Mediterranean for over 10 years, he returned to Milan in 1980 to embark on an artistic path in traditional decorative techniques. Under the tutelage of artisans specialized in the restoration of historic palaces in Lombardy, he embraced and experimented with the art of scagliola and other techniques. He channels his artistry and nautical past in the creation of tables, which embody the union between the past and the present, between material and color.

Giovanna Ferrero Ventimiglia, a trained architect with a background in painting, began experimenting with the cloisonné technique four years ago. Since then, she’s dedicated herself to crafting small slabs tenderly named "piccoli smalti", or small enamels. These precious little tiles - fashioned of silver, bronze, or brass - stand out for their distinctive abstract designs and dazzling hues emerging from a material with a rich history. Ventimiglia followed in her grandfather's footsteps in choosing a path dedicated to art and collaboration with Florentine artisans.

Sveva’s home was created with the intent of bringing back the beauty of craftsmanship, offering 100% unique and top-quality products, thanks to the hard work and creativity of its crafters. Its homeware range is all fully hand-painted, making every piece completely unique. Its products are all made of ceramic and are 100% made in Italy, in the Liguria region. Every product can be personalized according to the client's preferences, by changing colors, sizes, and designs. Sveva's Home strives to offer to its clientele, one-of-a-kind products, putting quality and uniqueness as its top priority.

Born and raised in Taranto, Orodè Deoro is an Apulian artist renowned for his distinct mosaic panels, where his iconic and erotic recomposition of tessera creates stories of universal seduction. Entirely self-taught, he developed his ceramic mosaic technique in “Vincent City”, an eccentric house museum in Guagnano where he lived from 2000 to 2004. Recipient of many prizes and showcases throughout the years, most notably in 2014 when he was one of the leading artists exhibited at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. He lives and works in Lecce.

An established name in the world of handmade lampshades since 1960, Nassi Lamps tells the story of three generations of women combining the traditional classic lampshade with pure forms, enhancing them with novel, first-rate materials. Deftly handmade in Puglia, Nassi’s design lamps embody a unique style, “new romantic rationalism”, brimming with symbols and poetry.

Jonathan Bocca is a sculptural designer from Lucca, Tuscany. He completed his studies in Interior and Furniture Design at IED in Florence, where he had the opportunity to work at the Fabrica Research Center in Treviso. After experimenting with new materials for his sculptures, he decided to change the way he conceived his designs. Working exclusively with recycled paper sourced from industrial waste that is processed into a resistant compound, he fashions pieces inspired by dreams, transforming reality into fantastical creatures.

“Artwork” is the newest collection of first-rate, exclusive pieces by Kerasan, an internationally renowned bathroom and furniture design brand with over fifty years of experience. Entirely crafted in-house in Civita Castellana, known as the city of ceramics, near Viterbo, it combines tradition with advanced techniques and cutting-edge modeling software to develop exquisite pieces that splendidly bridge past and present.

Il Bisonte is a Florentine brand of quality craftmanship founded in 1970 by Wanny Di Filippo. Manufacturing takes place exclusively in Tuscany, and utilizes fine leathers processed naturally through vegetable tanning. The brand's mission has always been focused on environmental, social and consumer sustainability. All raw materials are carefully selected and processed by master Italian artisans and each product is made to last over time while preserving its beauty and uniqueness.