Driade: a modern family saga

Alessandro Mendini’s homage to the world of Driade is part of an extensive anthological exhibition dedicated to the Italian firm, on show at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich (until January 28).

“A fixed point on our scene. In the long history of aesthetic manufacturing, Driade has revealed some of the fundamental objects of Italian design. An eclectic editor, an acute selector of quality that creates a poetic world of images for the home. A collection of languages, materials, methods and techniques and the special attitude of a careful and precise talent scout.” Alessandro Mendini’s homage to the world of Driade is part of an extensive anthological exhibition dedicated to the Italian firm, on show at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich (until January 28).

The exhibition, designed by the three founders Enrico and Antonia Astori and Adelaide Acerbi (together with Vittorio Locatelli), describes (almost) forty years of activity of this leading international design brand and tells the story of the business success of a family that has defined “a personal and almost aristocratic philosophy of living”.philosophy of living”.

Until 28.1.2007
Il Cosmo Driade - Der Kosmos Driade
Immagine del Design italiano
http://www.die-neue-sammlung.de

Driade: a modern family saga

Alessandro Mendini’s homage to the world of Driade is part of an extensive anthological exhibition dedicated to the Italian firm, on show at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich (until January 28).

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