Mercado de Paloquemao

Inspired by the homonymous market of Bogotá, Colombia, Marni proposed during Milan Design Week an installation where main protagonists are the bold colours of the exotic fruits from a faraway land, their shapes and interpretation.

Like in the last year’s Animal House project, this edition offers unique pieces released in several colours. The fruits become sculptures in metal and pvc, which may turn into containers, in larger sizes, or decorative items for centerpieces, in smaller sizes.

The set-up of the installation invites to conviviality, to be lived around a large table, enriched by the shapes of exotic fruits and all set with tin plates hand decorated with Marni’s archive motifs. Around the table are placed new Marni chairs made of metal and colourful pvc weavings, whereas stools of various shapes, colours and woven patterns complete the collection. An expressive freedom in choice of compositions, which is reflected by Marni’s collections, where each combination is unique and unexpected.
Also this year, the limited edition of objects and furnishings, was entirely handmade in Colombia, involving a group of women who have found their independence and emancipation through their work. The proceeds from the sale of the products will be donated to Anayibe Rincon’s Workshop.

April 14–19, 2015
Marni Mercado de Paloquemao
Viale Umbria 42, Milano