After a profitable debut final yr, El Espartano—Argentina’s main rug design and manufacturing firm—returns to Milano Design Week, going down from April 7 to 13. This yr, the corporate strengthens its presence with two simultaneous exhibitions, consolidating its place at one of many world’s most influential design occasions.
In a brand new collaboration with the corporate, famend Dutch development skilled Lidewij Edelkoort lays her curatorial eye to the work of Japanese artist Miroco Machiko (mirocomachiko) to create a brand new rug assortment. Intuition, curated by Edelkoort and produced by El Espartano, contains seven textile works that, by coloration, texture, and expressive brushstrokes, mirror Machiko’s inventive sensitivity and her intuitive view of the animal world. The attraction of the distinguished Rossana Orlandi Gallery will as soon as once more present the right setting for this exhibition.
Concurrently, alongside iconic Argentine artist Marta Minujín, El Espartano will current Intertwined Ideas at Villa Bagatti Valsecchi in Alcova Milano, positioned within the Varedo district. This unique assortment of textile artworks, created by Minujín in collaboration with El Espartano Editor, stems from her homonymous sculpture. This marks the artist’s first participation at Milan Design Week and is a part of her scheduled displays in Europe for this yr. A singular alternative to discover her inventive universe by a brand new textile dimension.
With its twin participation in Milan, in two of essentially the most infamous Fuorisalone venues, El Espartano reaffirms its dedication to innovation and creativity, constructing a bridge between artwork and design whereas bringing the excellence of Argentine textile work to the worldwide stage.
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