GIOTTO
Cod.
018.79
Color: BLACK, MULTICOLOR
Designer: Alessandro Mendini
Be inspired by refinement and prestige of our Murano glassware signed by Venini.
Color: BLACK, MULTICOLOR
Designer: Alessandro Mendini
Be inspired by refinement and prestige of our Murano glassware signed by Venini.
Cod.
018.79
“For a long time I dreamed of an object capable of expressing fondness, distance, the mysteries and senses of the proud elegance of Italian art.
The ultimate synthesis of our artistic past, I told myself, is to be found in the person of Giotto.
The lightness of Italian art is expressed by faces that stare into the distance, angels with polychromatic wings, and clear blue skies.
‘Giotto’ was created with respect and love and has since become an emblem of Venini glass art.
With its austere face, it represents the legendary artist in a key that is both modern and ancient , strong yet fragile.
A winged figure, watching us watching him.
From the slits of his alien eyes, this sensitive figure seems to exude magical power in support of the future of Italian art.”
Alessandro Mendini
Designer
Born in Milan in 1931, Alessandro Mendini grew up in the world of architecture, design and art. His eclectic background led him to direct Casabella Modo and Domus, where he showed a special propensity for radical and neo-modern design.
His professional experiences include collaborations with Studio Alchimia and various industries, where Mendini worked as a consultant to help solve issues related to image and design.
In the same period, he pursued his creative flair and continued designing objects, furniture, interiors, installations, and more. His work in fact also embraces the fields of painting and sculpture, where Mendini has created several important decorative works.
Mendini has been awarded the Compasso d’Oro for design, as well as the distinction of the Architectural League in New York and has been appointed to “Chevalier des Artes et Lettres” in France.
In recent times, he and his brother Francesco have designed Casa Alessi, a tower in Hiroshima, and the Groningen Museum in Holland. In 1987, he became part of the VENINI world.
