The Artisans

Renowned photographer and Director Manfredi Gioacchini explored portraiture and interior photography before dedicating himself to capturing the relationship between man and nature. Influenced by his time in Africa as a documentary photographer, his first book “Portraits of Artists” (2016), earned him a spot in permanent collections at the MoMA (NYC) and le Centre Georges Pompidou (Paris), adding to a wealth of collaborations and exhibitions. His book “Floating Islands” (2020) aims to promote eco-consciousness through shots of today's scarce untouched naturalistic landscapes.

Guendalina Salini is an Italian artist based in Rome. She has been exhibiting in several national and international exhibitions. After studying in London where she received a Master's in Fine Art at Middlesex University, she began exhibiting with art galleries and non-profit spaces. Returned to Italy, she has been exhibiting in different private galleries and foundations. Her research uses different means of expression, from installation to video, collages, drawings, photography and performance. She has conducted several workshops and participatory projects, collaborating with several associations.

Monica Antonelli is a portrait and abstract photographer, known for her ability to unveil hidden beauty. Inspired by urban landscapes, she creates captivating abstract images that prompt introspection. Her work, recalling that of artists like Rothko and Valentino Vago, invites viewers to find their own stories within the images. Beyond abstraction, Monica intertwines photography with storytelling, addressing social issues in acclaimed volumes. Among her many accolades, she won the Bronze Medal at the World Photo Annual 2023 and continues to showcase her photos worldwide.

Just like every person is unique, each pot by Pot à Porter is carefully handcrafted by master artisans and distills a signature contemporary spirit. The brand's expertise is consolidated in five generations in the terracotta industry in a close-knit team of designers and passionate craftsmen. High-quality clays and colors mixed by hand in the in-house laboratory seal that uniqueness defining each pot as an authentic objet d’art.

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.

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.

Alice Del Ferraro discovered her passion for ceramics in 2017 during a stimulating apprenticeship lasting several years. Through a hands-on learning process, she honed her drawing, modeling, and decorating skills, discovering her calling. She founded her workshop soon after completing her intensive studies, serving as a creative space for experimenting with various clays, techniques, and textures to refine her artistic language. Her work fuses sculptural and functional elements, using mainly stoneware clay and traditional hand-building methods.

Crafting luxury furniture infused with a young and innovative personality was artist Federica Del Mondo's goal before she ever decided to establish Delmondo Studio in 2020. A structural engineer by profession, she developed a brand-new technique incorporating glass and concrete manufacturing whereby glass is enriched with hand-applied motifs and lays against concrete-like supports, the contrasting textures enhancing its luminous flair. Each furniture piece is customizable and absolutely unrepeatable.

Galatina-born artist Enrica Ciurli is a trained artist, studying ceramics at the Art Institute of Lecce in Apulia and painting with artist Notargiacomo Gianfranco at the Academy Of Fine Arts in Rome. Specialized studies at the “Marmara Universitesi” of Istanbul opened the doors to her participation in the Triennale exhibition, which led to multiple prizes and achievements such as the 2014 degree in Fine Arts. Also engaged in art projects for children, she counts “Did you see anybody”, “Dodomu” inspired by Hervé Tullet’s art, and “Àmati Amàti" among her many works.

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.

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 in Fiesole near Florence, ENIGMA Atelier is an Italian startup that has been redefining high-end craftsmanship since 2022. Guided by a mission to reinterpret tradition by infusing everyday scenes with modernity, artisans at its creative factory blend tradition with innovation, crafting extraordinary home decor pieces. Through research and innovation, the company introduces high-performance materials and processes, ensuring its collections stay relevant. At ENIGMA Atelier, technology empowers tradition, honoring centuries-old craftsmanship with contemporary ingenuity.

Since its founding in 1946, Stilnovo has never failed to enchant customers with its iconic, critically acclaimed lighting collections. The firm counted brilliant minds the likes of Castiglioni, Joe Colombo, Gae Aulenti, Ettore Sottsass, and Antonio Macchi Cassia among its renowned partners. Decades of success and participation at numerous international exhibitions were followed by an unexpected closure in the late ‘80s and rebirth in 2019 thanks to Linea Light Group. This new chapter envisions relaunching the glorious firm through re-editions from its archive.

Simple, soft lines and flawless proportions define the exclusive interior design aesthetic of the renowned Italian fashion brand Armani. Established in 2004 under the direct supervision of Giorgio Armani, the Armani/Casa studio philosophy is rooted in the idea of subtle luxury, creating sophisticated and bespoke collections ranging from furniture and accessories to textiles, and decorative objects.

Distinguishing himself within the chaotic post-war world of the 1950s, Elio Martinelli founded Martinelli Luce, a light fixture brand that merges rigorous and essential geometries with nature. The brand’s philosophy is rooted in the concept of essentialism, nothing superfluous, creating ergonomic designs marked by a minimalist aesthetic.

Photographer Giuseppe Palmisano embarked on the “iosonopipo” project in 2012, seeking to explore the true essence of women, moving past the erotic symbols to arrive at the highest expression of nature. In 2019, Palmisano put “iosonopipo” on sale on eBay; Francesco R. acquired it before Mario Mondaini Studio took control of the archives three years later. Giuseppe Palmisano eventually decided to go back to his project as the new Art Director, seeking to investigate the cathartic nature of shots where encounters between people are frozen in time.

Past fashion and Venetian tradition are in Manù Brunello’s DNA. Born in Venice, where she is still based in an atelier near Palazzo Grassi, she started making jewels with Murano glass beads and sea stones before turning to painting in 2008. Her attendance at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice sparked the idea of painting what she previously used to craft. Her detailed portraits - echoing realist and hyperrealist influences - reveal an eternal bond with fashion ever-present in her art.

Artist Massimiliano Zaffino uses his paintings to explore naturalistic scenarios seen through a disorienting lens that echoes metaphysical and constructivist influences. After years of study at the Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti in Genoa and the Art Institute of Chiavari, he explored hyperrealist photography and comics under the guidance of cartoonist Renzo Calegari. He has exhibited his work at The Venice Biennale and the Museum Biedermann in Donaueschingen, Germany..

A multidisciplinary design agency founded by Daria Dazzan, the namesake studio works with textiles and ceramics in various design projects. Elevating traditional craftsmanship to a timeless aesthetic, Dazzan’s unique and lively colored pieces are minutely handmade and collected in numbered and limited series. Clay is treated with highly saturated colors revealing a modern style.

International, award-winning documentary photographer and visual artist Vittore Buzzi travels around the world with his camera to explore space and human emotions, finding beauty in minimal landscapes and everyday life. Based in Milan, he has exhibited his works in various museums and art galleries throughout Italy and abroad.