contessanally: Milano: Salone del Mobile – 2016

Milano: Salone del Mobile – 2016 – The Dutch Pavilion. 15.000 tulips played ambassador to the Dutch Pavilion in the courtyard of the splendid Palazzo Francesco Turati fully restored and open for the first time during the Salone. There an interdisciplinary exhibition of Dutch Design, Art, Crafts, Fashion and Photography was on show.

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'Milan rediscovers historic heritage

A palace of unprecedented beauty, skilfully restored to its original state...'

Palazzo Francesco Turati – The Dutch in Milano. The Dutch Pavilion was situated in the neo renaissance Palazzo Francesco Turati, which was built between 1873 and 1876 by architect Enrico Combi, in walking distance of the Duomo. The pavilion functioned as a close unity with two distinguished pillars; In the historic spaces of the palazzo, historic and contemporary design melted into a breath taking exhibition by individual designers, where the paintings functioned as the common thread. And, in the contemporary spaces of the palazzo, Dutch companies and top designers presented artisanal craftsmanship and fine design.