On the 2025 version of Milan Design Week, Nilufar has reimagined its native house in collaboration with Fosbury Structure for an exhibition centered on the enduring attraction of metallic’s aesthetic qualities. Main with a retrofuturistic Seventies setting, the “Silver Lining” exhibition showcases genuine masterworks from the interval alongside up to date designers exploring the fabric in new methods.
“From the very starting of my analysis, metals—particularly aluminum—have held immense energy. Of their uncooked state, they symbolize power and resilience, but by the palms of expert artisans, they turn out to be delicate and malleable, reworking into one thing infinitely expressive,” stated Nilufar founder Nina Yashar in an announcement from the gallery.
The set up is surrounded by a mirrored aluminum exterior, which comprises plush inside finishes from wall to wall and flooring. Fosbury Architects, additionally primarily based in Milan, constructed the enveloping spatial expertise to resemble a confined labyrinthine, immersing guests in an area that delights the senses with stark contrasts. Classic and up to date design coexist, all whereas their reflective chrome surfaces interaction with Fosbury’s interiors.
Genuine items from the Seventies embrace upholstered metallic seating by Walter Moretti, in addition to different designs by Gio Ponti, Marzio Cecchi, Pietro Chiesa, Gino Colombini and Guzzetti, Gabriella Crespi, Giorgio Montani, Mario Bellini, and Nanda Vigo. Up to date exhibitors embrace the likes of Audrey Massive, Supaform, studioutte, Flavie Audi, Destroyers / Builders, Wendy Andreu & Bram Vanderbeke, Odd Matter, Irene Goldberg, and Michael Schoner. Nevertheless, the sensibilities of the disparate eras start to blur, creating a way of historic ambiguity.
See the gallery above for an in depth have a look at Nilufar’s “Silver Lining” exhibition on the Nilufar till April 13.
