Not Only Biennale – Design
Palazzo Franchetti
– Fondazione Berengo
Memphis – Plastic Field
At Palazzo Franchetti, until November 25,
the Fondazione Berengo presents Memphis - Plastic Field, curated by Jean Blanchaert and Adriano Berengo. Just like in the early ‘80s
when the design group challenged the minimalist trend with a multi-coloured,
pop art-inspired style with a provocative soul, this time Memphis’ iconic works
stand out in Palazzo Franchetti’s historical backdrop.
Ettore Sottsass – Carlton - 1981
Co-curator Jean Blanchaert and Memphis-Milano owner
Alberto Bianchi Albrici
Memphis
Founded
by Ettore Sottsass and a group of
young architects and designers who worked with him, Memphis group was created as a workshop for the development of new
ideas in design. Active from 1981 to 1987, it rapidly became a cultural phenomenon,
revolutionizing the global design scene of the time. Now Memphis-Milano, owned by Alberto
Bianchi Albrici, still produces the group’s original works.
Peter Shire – Bell Air – 1982
Michele De Lucchi – Polar – 1984
Peter Shire – Big Sur – 1986
Palazzo Franchetti – Fondazione Berengo
Memphis – Plastic Field
The
exhibition presents a selection of contemporary productions of the group’s most
renowned works in their original design created during the 1981-1987 period.
Alongside Sottsass’ masterpieces, Plastic Field offers the chance for visitors to enjoy the design works designed
by Zanini, De Lucchi, Zanuso Jr, Bley,
Bedin, Mendini, Mariscal, Kuramata, Cibic, Graves, Iosa Ghini, Thun, Taylor,
Umeda, Sowden, Sanchez, Shire, Branzi and Du Pasquier.
Marco Zanini – Roma – 1986
Ettore Sottsass – Park Lane – 1983
Matteo Thun – Manitoba – Ontario – Erie - Superior – Michigan
Palazzo Franchetti – Fondazione Berengo
Memphis – Plastic Field
Masanori Umeda – Tawaraya Ring - 1981
