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Alberto Levi Gallery
Alberto Levi Gallery
Current Exhibitions
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IL NULLA [Heech | Nothingness]

The Art of Embracing Nothingness
During this year’s Fuori Salone in Milan, Alberto Levi Gallery and renowned rug designer Lila Valadan invite visitors to step beyond the hectic heartbeat of the city into a place quieter than silence—a realm where senses are recalibrated, beauty is distilled to its purest form, and true minimalism emerges through ancient weaving techniques and tactile […]
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Mixed Media

Woven Abstractions of the Berber Women
Moroccan rugs will never cease to amaze me. After over twenty-five years of hunting and gathering the Maghreb, from the Atlantic coast to the Atlas mountains and the arid Saharan desert, I am still mesmerised by the sheer ingenuity and versatility of Berber textile art.  In particular, the last two decades of the previous millennium […]
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From Eurasia with Love

Antique Tribal Textile Art from Persia and the Transcaucasus
For this year’s Fall/Winter exhibition, I am very pleased to present you with a collection that I have put together over the course of many years of hunting and gathering. Persian tribal rugs have been my first love, as I was mesmerised with their abstract patterns and bold colour juxtapositions ever since I got involved […]
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Like A Prayer

Like A Prayer

A Collection of Antique Anatolian Niche Design Rugs
My love story with rugs began well before I decided to start dealing in them, which is fast approaching its thirty-fifth anniversary. I had always been attracted to great colour and, when I began looking at them more seriously, antique Turkish rugs became my very first obsession. It was an amazing coincidence that these were […]
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The Gallery

The gallery is dedicated towards the appreciation of antique and contemporary rugs as works of art. Situated in the historic center of Milan, we have been honored to contribute to the city’s vibrant arts, crafts and design scene for over 25 years.

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IL NULLA

IL NULLA [HEECH / NOTHINGNESS]

The Art of Embracing Nothingness Lila Valadan In a world increasingly defined by speed, spectacle, and separation, Lila Valadan’s approach to design offers something radically different: stillness, depth, and unity. Her work is rooted in a holistic philosophy that sees design not as a series of isolated gestures but as an interconnected web of meaning, […]

Interview with Lila Valadan

Dear Lila, could you tell us more about your journey to becoming a carpet designer? I don’t see myself as a designer. I simply do what I love. I adore carpets—their patterns, their history. I draw inspiration from tradition and art and follow my instincts. Everything else falls into place.   What was the first […]
Mia Photo Fair

MIA Photo Fair

Philip Shalam – New Frontiers for the Alberto Levi Gallery The Alberto Levi Gallery ventures into photography, presenting Philip Shalam’s captivating works at the Milan Photo Fair. Shalam’s Metropolis series results from years of photography and over two decades of life in New York City, the city that first ignited his creative vision. He combines iconic architectural […]
Nothing is everytjing

Nothing is Everything. (COVER Magazine)

During Milan Design Week 2025, Galleria Alberto Levi will present the exhibition ‘II Nulla [Heech / Nothingness]’ with its long-time professional partner, pioneer Lila Valadan. Rachel Meek asks Levi about the concept and art of embracing the ineffable. Design Week brings hype, buzz and crowds to Milan every April. To counter the frenetic energy of […]
Lila Valadan

Lila Valadan

‘Every carpet holds a story. But the most revealing tale is always about the person who chooses it. (Lila Valadan) Lila Valadan is an award-winning Persian rug designer and a pioneer in the male-dominated world of Persian carpets. As the only female rug producer in Iran, she has redefined the art of rug making, merging […]
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Location, Location, Location.

….but not always. What makes the Alberto Levi Gallery unique is not only its location in the heart of Milan’s historic city center but also its quintessentially Milanese courtyard, which seamlessly connects both sides of the gallery. Visitors joining us for an exhibition opening know the inviting atmosphere that enhances every event. During our first […]
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