10 Books on Italian design for your home or as a special gift idea for this Christmas As an ITALIANBARK reader, chances are you already know a bit about design and architecture. If you’d like…
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Most everyone is familiar with the Pantone Color of the Year (2018: Ultra Violet), but have you heard of the ColourFutures Colour of the Year? ColourFutures has been focused on the evolution of color trends…
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I stopped to marvel at a building in Milan sometime last year. The façade of Palazzo delle Poste was a vision with a blue-sky backdrop and tram chords spider webbing in front of the historic…
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You’re invited to an exclusive feast of Fornasetti including a wonderland of interiors dedicated to the beauty, humor, and elegance of this Italian design and style icon. Fornasetti‘s eclectic world evokes sophistication, intrigue, and adventure…
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Milan’s exchange with the international design scene is like a 24/7 dinner party including a constant stream of guests arriving from all corners of the world. It’s spectacular to witness events like Milan Design Week,…
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My Luxury It’s summertime! Well, almost. Tree buds and blossoming flowers are already here and the temperatures are on the rise. It’s a good time to head outside. While iconic images of paradise, such…
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Do you ever walk by homes and wonder what’s inside? I often catch a glimpse of bookcases or dining tables through windows of residential buildings and imagine the lives of people inside. From Corso Magenta…
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If you’re thirsty for inspiration, Milan has no shortage of museums and galleries filled with art, architecture, design, and curious objects to spark your imagination. Whether you’re looking to furnish your home or entertain your…
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There’s something for everyone at Fondazione Prada, whether you’re looking for art, architecture, or a café steeped in Italian design. Prada Group has gone the extra mile in opening this cultural institution committed not only…
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25 Places in Milan where to Eat, Drink and Shop. For Design Lovers There’s always something going on in Milan – whether it’s Milan Design Week, Piano City, or yet another fashion week. These events,…
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“There has to be irony, both in design and in the objects. I see around me a professional disease of taking everything too seriously. One of my secrets is to joke all the time.” –…
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Caution: This article contains many delicious desserts and design worth drooling over! Content may not be bearable for readers with a sweet tooth. If you can’t afford Prada shoes, stress no more. You can…
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It’s easy for foreigners to conjure images of life in Italy. A beachside spritz in Cinque Terre, men with mustaches in striped-shirts paddling gondolas through the canals of Venice, and gladiator clad men traipsing around…
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