International Craft Showcase Celebrated at Milan Design Week: SaloneSatellite
SaloneSatellite, the renowned platform for emerging professional designers, is set to make a comeback at Milan Design Week 2025. This year's event, in its 26th edition, promises to be a celebration of design, craftsmanship, and innovation.
A Focus on Craftsmanship and Small Objects
The exhibition's primary focus this year is a new design competition centred on the often-overlooked small object, specifically the "hook." This competition aims to highlight the creativity and innovation involved in designing functional yet modest everyday items.
SaloneSatellite, in its commitment to showcasing emerging designers, underscores the artistry and craftsmanship that often go unnoticed in smaller-scale design pieces. This year's exhibition is a testament to the skill and detail involved in these creations.
Global Collaboration and Cultural Exchange
In addition to the design competition, SaloneSatellite 2025 will feature collaborative exhibits from designers and artisans around the world. Lani Adeoye, the winner of SaloneSatellite 2022, will curate 'Craft West Africa,' showcasing works from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal.
Rodolfo Agrella, a SaloneSatellite alumnus who first participated in 2011, will curate an exhibit combining Latin American ancestral textile crafts with contemporary design. These collaborations underscore SaloneSatellite's commitment to fostering global dialogue and cultural exchange within the design community.
A Rich Archive and Future Prospects
SaloneSatellite's rich archive of products designed by past participants will be on display at Artwood Academy. Additionally, a collection of these products will be showcased during the Expo in Osaka.
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[1] Information sourced from SaloneSatellite Official Website and various news articles.
Designers and artisans from diverse cultural backgrounds will collaborate on exhibits at SaloneSatellite 2025, fostering global dialogue and cultural exchange within the design community, further emphasizing its commitment to nurturing unity and creativity. The home-and-garden lifestyle, with its attention to functional and modest everyday items, will also be showcased in a competitive setting that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship behind these often overlooked objects.
