Nestled within a Florentine palazzo—once the cherished residence of Napoléon I’s younger sibling—a breathtaking architectural narrative unfolds along the storied Lungarno Corsini. The interior space presents a mesmerising dialogue between aesthetic traditions: elaborate French Gothic Revival mouldings cascade across walls, their intricate contours a sublime counterpoint to Florence’s hallowed Renaissance architectural milieu.   This remarkable […]

Suzani textiles are a form of decorative and embroidered tribal print cloth made in Uzbekistan and other Asian countries. These textiles are still in production today; however, the process has significantly changed from the historical hand-crafted work. The word suzani comes from the Persian ‘suzan’, which means ‘needle’. Many people from Uzbekistan were nomadic pastoralists who moved around […]

There’s a moment of pure liberation when your feet first meet the plush embrace of a soft rug. Like stepping into a cloud made tangible, each fibre rises to greet your soles with a gentle caress. The initial touch sparks a cascade of sensations – thousands of tender filaments tickling your skin, each step a […]

Alberto Levi Gallery presents DMW Interiors, an exhibition in collaboration with interior designer Daniela Wajskol. This showcase exemplifies the synergy Alberto Levi, and Daniela Wajskol have developed over decades of collaboration, both appreciating furnishing objects for their understated elegance and use of high-quality materials. Founded in the 1990s, DMW Interiors has consistently pushed the boundaries […]

DMW Interiors transforms the Alberto Levi Gallery into a living space. Alberto Levi Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition DMW Interiors, curated by Daniela Micol Wajskol. The Milanese interior designer will create the space, transforming it into an ideal environment where colours, objects, fabrics, and furnishings harmoniously welcome us. A transformed gallery From October […]

Like antique furniture, these rugs possess a unique patina that only comes with age and cannot be replicated. The soft, muted hues of antique rugs—light blues, saffron yellows, terracottas, and faded reds—make them particularly coveted. Antique pieces have been cherished across centuries and continents, offering an array of styles, provenances, qualities, and prices. In today’s […]

Mud cloth fabrics, also known as Bogolanfini, are cotton fabrics of great cultural significance in Africa, particularly in Mali, West Africa, where they originated. The name Bogolanfini derives from three Bambara words: “bogo” (earth or mud), “lan” (with), and “fini” (cloth). This fabric has a deep-rooted history, dating back to the 12th century in Mali. […]

Summer is in full swing. Whether you have a balcony or patio, a terrace, or even a garden you love to retreat to. Having an outdoor space offers you a place to get away—without having to leave your homes! Spending just 20 to 30 minutes outdoors each day, whether it’s for a leisurely walk or […]

As the pulse of global design increasingly makes its way into public consciousness, we explore the profound interplay between nature and material, igniting a dialogue that transcends aesthetics and delves into the essence of sustainable design culture. Minimalist elegance seamlessly intertwines with environmentally friendly design. Jute’s role as a natural resource cannot be overstated in […]

An Interview with the Designer What was the first thing you remember creating? AP:       Milan, October 2001. I had recently become a fashion designer, and the first collection to take shape was a capsule of deconstructed leather bags with metal and matte brass details. I still remember that the inner linings were in black and […]

Lately, I have been asking myself this question over and over again. Perhaps because I live in a design-obsessed city, as revealed by everything from the foam patterns on one’s morning cappuccino to the style of pyjamas one wears at night. Perhaps because we just experienced ‘Milan Design Week’, a stellar event which exhibits – […]

Welcome to Rugged | Unwind, an immersive exhibition designed by Alessandro Pasinelli at the Alberto Levi Gallery during the Milan Design Week 2024. The ‘Materia Natura’ theme takes centre stage at this year’s Milan Design Week. As the pulse of global design beats with increasing consciousness, this year’s event explores the profound interplay between nature […]