Suggestions: DARK MATTER in Berlin

When Light Shapes Emotions Berlin, a city always at the forefront of art and design, is currently hosting an exhibition that’s capturing the attention of critics and the public alike: “Dark Matter.” I had the pleasure to visit it some months ago. It’s not just a simple display, but a true sensory journey where light, …

An Alpine Odyssey of Light: James Turrell’s Skyspace in Austria

Stepping into a James Turrell Skyspace is always a profound experience, but encountering his installation in the Austrian Alps during a cold, snowy winter adds an unparalleled layer of magic. The journey itself, trudging through pristine snow to reach this secluded sanctuary, already sets a tone of anticipation and reverence. And once inside, the Skyspace …

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Going Dark

When it comes to think about starry nights my memories are somehow linked to far away: in space or in time. I can recall in my mind those beautiful night skies in Namibia, in Thailand, in Okinawa, etc that I had the chance to admire during my journeys;nostalgia comes when I think that I could …

La Luce e i Suoi Segreti

It’s common knowledge: light has a decisive role in the health of human beings. Artificial light is complementary to the natural one, and can be dosed and used in a targeted way based on the activities we want to carry out, exploiting the potential of our organism and stressing it as little as possible. In …

The Melting Spot

My London colleague Beatrice Bertolini and I were entrusted with the co-design of Piazza Stella, a square located in the historic center and immersed in the heart of the design district.

Collected Light

Last April I had the pleasure to visit Collected Light, in Milan Cascina Cuccagna.
Here is my interview by Light Collective.