The Artisans

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Daniela Lupi learned every secret of painting and sculpting in her small workshop, following a Renaissance tradition dating back to painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Throughout her thirty-year-long career, she has dedicated herself to producing singular pieces that stand out for a special layering of brushstrokes that creates a veiled, almost rarefied atmosphere. The powerful qualities of her artworks counterbalance her own sunny yet discreet personality, an unwavering tension actualized in superb singular pieces.

An eclectic figure within the contemporary artistic scene, artist Antonio Fabozzi specializes in painting, drawing, intaglio printmaking, and ceramics. A former student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Urbino, Krakow, Naples, Perugia, and Macerata, he is based in Italy where he works with charcoal and tempera, brushes and pencils, earthenware and wood.

Born in Switzerland and based between New York and Noto, Sicily, Elena Barenghi is a painter, photographer, poet, and interior designer. Her career gained momentum in Rome, before attending the Istituto Spinelli Restoration School in Florence. She established herself as an interior designer in Brussels, where she opened both the EM72 concept store and the Ruedarwin17 Bed & Breakfast. Attending the Parsons School of Design in NYC paved the way for her “The Golden Rule” solo exhibition at the Amos Eno Gallery. Her house in Noto - Casadieci - has been featured in the Casafacile and Annabelle magazines.

Founded in Venice in 2021 by architects Maria Pernice and Marco Brotto, Carcino Design specializes in product and interior design, offering exclusive made-to-order and customizable pieces reflecting the duo’s interpretation of a universal language. The modeled materials act as a form of communication that at once refers to a classical ideal and embraces a pop approach. Boasting an Italian and Venetian supply chain, Carcino Design ensures verified quality at every stage.

Founded by Emanuela Terraneo and Alessandro Pozzi, Lebanto is an Italian brand whose mission is to design furniture that exudes a sophisticated and elegant modern flair. Born in Cantù near Milan, one of the historical districts of Italian woodworking and furniture, its collections are handmade entirely in-house employing first-rate natural materials such as marble, wood, and glass. Comprising limited edition and one-off, bespoke designs, Lebanto draws inspiration from the century-old, timeless idea of “Made in Italy.”

Well-known for his impeccable taste and talent, Renzo Serafini is an Italian artist specialized in handcrafting lamps and light fixtures according to time-old artisan traditions. He founded his namesake studio and production company in 2011, where he transforms light for indoor and outdoor decors, helping people discover and fall in love with light.

Edoardo Modenese creates abstract works that blur the lines between painting, sculpture, and industrial products. His art possesses the power to captivate and disorient observers, unveiling the intricacies, unpredictabilities, and surprises inherent in the adventures of perception. His unique artistic vision has garnered the attention of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, who have featured his work in three of their newly opened stores. Based in Milan, he has a degree in Product Design from Central Saint Martins University in London.

Sandro Lopez is a sculptor and designer who makes original works for distinctive living spaces. His pieces embody a sculptural presence and derive from an artistic interpretation of diverse furniture typologies. He and artist/art director Sara Khamisi joined forces to create their independent furniture brand in Milan. Their brand offers limited edition pieces for a lifestyle enriched by art and beauty.

Stile's two-decade-long record of creativity and Zanchettin's 60-year-long artisan experience converge in Decora. Reinventing the tradition of choosing luxurious upscale furniture with a nostalgic flair, Decora's collections offer designs that seamlessly synthesize innovation, functionality, and refinement. Luxury and customization define Decora's production style, which ranges from boiserie wall coverings to walk-in closets and customizable furniture.

Focusing on long-term projects of a personal nature, Italian independent photographer, and former anthropology student, Daniele Vita sees photography as a tool for documenting everyday life. Recipient of several awards and exhibiting his work since the early 2000s and a renowned contributor for Italian and foreign magazines, foundations, and social cooperatives, his three published works span from 2009 to 2019 with the latter exploring traditional Sicily during the holy week.

Kreoo embraces the beauty of marble with passion and ancestral craftsmanship, evolving it towards a new aesthetic rhetoric. Its commitment is to bring to light its primordial charm, which has witnessed the development of civilizations and cultures, creating a bridge between past and present, an anthology of design and art.