The Artisans

Giulia Fauro Alessi (1989) lives between Milan and the Veneto region. Her academic training in the visual arts is combined with her work in textiles and exhibition design. In her idea of art, each work is handmade by her, with reused textiles, the result of meticulous research, which comes mostly from warehouse funds and antique markets, thus ennobling the waste and giving new life to the material. In each work, the artist investigates the theme of the essence of colors and the spiritual forces that are hidden in the color combinations. Each tapestry is characterized by marked material contrasts, translated into games of proportions and in inexact and primitive geometries.

Characterized by an engaging storytelling and multidisciplinary approach, Federica Paglia is an Italian designer who works between Rome and Milan. She graduated in Systemic Design and collaborated with important design studios before opening her own atelier in Rome. Exploring the connections between art, decoration, and design, she seamlessly combines various disciplines and materials in her stunning and unique pieces, each meticulously handcrafted with unparalleled expertise.

Giusto Pilan is an award-winning artist born and based in Vicenza. His artistic research focuses on recovering lost memory, originating with the dawn of mankind and the first rock graffiti. By working on paper with a mixed technique of marble powder, wax, and pigments, he creates anthropomorphic forms by pressuring iron templates; the resulting paintings are balanced between sign and form, unique in their essence and aesthetic. His works have been exhibited in major galleries and public institutions in Italy and around the world, and are now available on Artemest.

Born in Taranto in 1994, Alessio Pellicoro’s journey into photography began in 2016 when he stumbled upon some of his father’s disused cameras. He’s dedicated himself to the craft ever since, studying Photography and Visual Arts at the European Institute of Design in Rome (2019) and completing a master’s degree in Cultural Heritage Conservation and Editorial Design in Photography at the Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Urbino. His works have been published in various magazines worldwide and in 2020 he published his first photographic book, “Abisso”.

Gabriele Rossi is an Italian photographer specializing in architecture and landscape photography, capturing the dynamic changes that occur in both urban and natural environments due to human activity. He has been conducting a multilayered project for over 13 years, mainly focusing on his hometown of Latina; he’s also traveled extensively to the United States, India, the Middle East, and other places throughout Italy for research. He has participated in various international projects, awards, and exhibitions.

Founded in 1963 by Franco Schiavon as a tribute to his father, Alfio, the namesake gallery and workshop is now one of the most prestigious on the island of Murano. Merging traditional and innovative practices, the Franco Schiavon Gallery has since then welcomed several artists from the national and international scene to design, produce, and exhibit their works, such as Japanese Tsuchida Yasuhiko, who combines the philosophy of his homeland with the traditions of Murano, and Margherita Barbini, a former art teacher from a well-known glassmaking family.

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.

Iranian artist Kaveh Raissi channels his unique vision through geometric abstraction, weaving a distinct narrative in contemporary art. Raissi's work challenges traditional definitions, seamlessly blending architectural elements with a mastery that beckons contemplation of the deeper nuances of identity and human connection. Using oil painting as his primary medium, Raissi's black-and-white creations unfold as a visual dance of geometric forms. Beyond precise meaning, they embody an enigmatic experience, inviting free interpretations and revealing hidden meanings.

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.