Luca Meda (Paperback)

Nicola Braghieri

ISBN 10: 8836645623 / ISBN 13: 9788836645626

Edité par Silvana, Milan, 2021

Paperback. An architect without being one, an anomalous designer, a gifted draftsman and collector of objects, Luca Meda (1936-1998) wrote one of the most important chapters in the history of 20th-century Italian design.The world of domestic interiors was his privileged field of action, and the very close, one-of-a-kind relationship with Molteni&C has provided, since the seventies, an example of perfect symbiosis between creativity and business, art and industry. Among the pieces of furniture that have become iconic are the Piroscafo bookcase designed together with Aldo Rossi, the Zim and Ho chairs, the Vivette armchair, the Primafila sofa and the modular systems 505 and Pass.This publication offers an exhaustive portrait of Luca Meda, at long last highlighting the importance and extent of his production - which includes furniture, installations, architectural projects and design objects of all sorts - in the context of a still pioneering season of Italian design, but to whom we nevertheless owe the subsequent success on the world stage. The historical-critical essays dedicated to his work are accompanied by a series of interviews with collaborators and friends who shared knowledge and practice in the realisation of his projects, as well as the re-edition of an interview with Meda himself, published on Gap casa in 1983. Bio-bibliographical appendix and a list of works complete the fascinating journey of the volume.Critical essays: Serena Maffioletti, Alberto Ferlenga, Sofia Meda, Nicola Braghieri, Beatrice Lampariello, Rosa Chiesa, Giampiero Bosoni e Chiara Lecce, Dario Scodeller, Mario Piazza.Interviews: Luca Meda, Romano Barchi, Mario Carrieri, Nicola Gallizia, Eliana Gerotto, Peter Hefti, Felix Humm, Laura Maifreni, Bruno Longoni, Carlo Molteni, Diego Peverelli, Richard Sapper, Filippo Zagni.Text in English and Italian. Luca Medas one-of-a-kind relationship with Molteni&C has provided, since the seventies, an example of perfect symbiosis between creativity and business, art and industry. Text in English and Italian. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788836645626

Synopsis :

Luca Meda est un grand nom du design industriel et de l'architecture italienne entre les années 1960 et 1990. En mêlant des objets aux couleurs vibrantes à une architecture mélancolique et les paysages familiers à des intérieurs urbains, il a su franchir les barrières entre l'art, le design industriel et l'architecture. Créateur éclairé, il est parvenu à associer de manière féconde le monde de la production industrielle à celui de l’art figuratif. Ses créations illustrent admirablement le lien étroit que la culture d’entreprise a su entretenir avec la puissance inventive des artisans, des architectes et des artistes. Ce volume est la première publication monographique qui lui est consacrée. Il propose une analyse critique qui explore en profondeur les différents aspects de son travail, ainsi qu’une biographie détaillée et le catalogue raisonné de ses œuvres. ÉDITION BILINGUE ITALIEN - ANGLAIS

À propos de la quatrième de couverture: Luca Meda's one-of-a-kind relationship with Molteni&C has provided, since the seventies, an example of perfect symbiosis between creativity and business, art and industry.

An architect without being one, an anomalous designer, a gifted draftsman and collector of objects, Luca Meda (1936-1998) wrote one of the most important chapters in the history of twentieth-century Italian design.
The world of domestic interiors was his privileged field of action, and the very close, one-of-a-kind relationship with Molteni&C has provided, since the seventies, an example of perfect symbiosis between creativity and business, art and industry. Among the pieces of furniture that have become iconic are the Piroscafo bookcase designed together with Aldo Rossi, the Zim and Ho chairs, the Vivette armchair, the Primafila sofa and the modular systems 505 and Pass.
This publication offers an exhaustive portrait of Luca Meda, at long last highlighting the importance and extent of his production - which includes furniture, installations, architectural projects and design objects of all sorts - in the context of a still pioneering season of Italian design, but to whom we nevertheless owe the subsequent success on the world stage. The historical-critical essays dedicated to his work are accompanied by a series of interviews with collaborators and friends who shared knowledge and practice in the realization of his projects, as well as the re-edition of an interview with Meda himself, published on "Gap casa" in 1983. Bio-bibliographical appendix and a list of works complete the fascinating journey of the volume.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Luca Meda (Paperback)
Éditeur : Silvana, Milan
Date d'édition : 2021
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new