Piero Fornasetti was born in 1913 in Milan. He studied at Brera Art Academy from 1930 to 1932, when he was expelled for insubordination.During World War II, Fornasetti went into exile in Switzerland from 1943 to 1946.
He joined the artists of the "Gruppo Novecento". In 1940 Piero presented his works at the Triennale of Milan and he designed a seires of objects for S.A.L.I.R.'s, engraved by Franz Pelzel.
Fornasetti created more than 11,000 items, many featuring the face of a woman, operatic soprano Lina Cavalieri, as a motif. Other common features in his work include heavy use of black and white, the sun and time. His style is reminiscent of Greek and Roman architecture, by which he was heavily influenced.
Today it is most common to see Fornasetti's style in fashion and room accessories such as scarves, ties, lamps, furniture, china plates and tables.
He died in Milan 1988. His son, Barnaba Fornasetti, continues to design in his father's name.
NEWS/ EXHIBITIONS
* RESULTS MAY VARY - An exhibition by Valentina Loffredo
In collaboration with CHIPPENDALE STUDIO , we are glad to open on June 6, 6 PM at LaMari Creative Shopping in Milan, the exhibition of the visul artist Valentina Loffredo * RESULTS MAY VARY.
The exhibition offers a double experience on the artist's work, presenting within the exhibition space two distinct projects, As For Me, I'm Very Little and Nosy, which gave rise to different editorial products.
When the work remains open, the results may change, as the title of the exhibition warns
(* results may vary).
Si informa che la presente azienda ha percepito nell'esercizio finanziario 2020 aiuti e contributi da Pubbliche Amministrazioni pubblicati sul Registro Nazionale Trasparenza.
27/04/2021 Contr. D.L 41/2021 4.876 €
24/06/2021 Contr. D.L. 73/2021 Decreto sostegni 4.876 €
23/12/2021 Contr. D.L 73 perequativo 2.531 €