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Throughout the twentieth century and beyond, the art market has witnessed the rising allure — and price — of works created to challenge the very foundations of the art system. Among the most famous provocations are Piero Manzoni’s Artist’s Shit (1961) and Maurizio Cattelan’s solid-gold toilet America (2016). Two iconic gestures, distant in time but united in intent: questioning what we define as “art” and exposing the sometimes absurd mechanisms of its market. Today something is changing...
We all know Monopoly, or the Landlord's game as it was originally called. With his millionaire addresses and his dreaded prison, it is a board game that has to do with real estate, its risks, money speculation and investments. Its popularity is no surprise, but do you know the history of the game?
Ships, with their majesty and timeless charm, have crossed time bringing with them compelling stories and epic moments. Among the many vessels that have sailed the seas, rivers and oceans, some have become part of history with an indelible impact, channelling the luxury and grandeur of the era in which they hit the waters.
While the masters of Made in Italy, French, Scandinavian and American design shine in the varied panorama of vintage furniture, recently the attention of collectors has turned to Eastern Europe. This region has given birth to designers of notable importance, whose creativity has deep roots in tradition and a strong sensitivity to the avant-gardes of the 20th century. Their unique works, rediscovered by the vintage market, are appreciated for their timeless elegance and sophisticated innovation. Let's rediscover some of them!
"The ideal home is where there is no constraint." These are Gio Ponti words in 1976. Today we have a look the evolution of home living and we guess what the house of the future will look like.
intOndo's appointment with extinct furniture brands continues: these companies were the forges of unique projects and objects, increasingly sought-after by collectors. Here are some curiosities about Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi, two architects who were students of Carlo Mollino, founders of Home in Turin, a company that produced furniture on an industrial scale. Let's find out their interesting features together!
In contemporary sport challenges, the gap between awards and prize money is increasingly narrowing. The trophies themselves, as collectible pieces, become true design projects, created by renowned figures from the world of art and architecture. Let's have a closer look at a few of them.
"Why not" the actor might have said when Vittorino Sabot suggested he sign a line of furniture. for his brand. The rest is history, and, why not, the history of collecting.
In the vast panorama of curved wood furniture on the vintage market, the name of Carlo Ratti stands out prominently. Telling us about the mastery of this illustrious designer and innovator, together with his legacy in the history of design, are his granddaughter Giulia Berruti and great-granddaughter Emanuela Berruti.
