A handcrafted ode to mechanics that gives a new artistic dimension to industrial components: the new collection by Rometti and SP01, combines the visions of the two brands in simple geometries and a soul as warm as the earth.
The profound link between the Italian ceramic manufacturer Rometti and the world of art exhibitions continues to grow in an iconic space of contemporary expression: from 19th May to 5th August 2022, the Negropontes gallery in Paris opens its doors to the first stage of a journey combining different art forms.
Until 7 May 2022, the Bettina Gallery in Paris will host in its space an iconic solo show by Rometti dedicated to the collaboration with Chantal Thomass: 9 plates designed by the irreverent stylist and designer made in a limited edition together with an exclusive sculpture that embodies the artist’s work, and some of the most loved pieces of his collections with Rometti made in new finishes.
An exciting journey into creativity from 24th to 28th March, where Paris will be the background of two important events: the prestigious Maison & Objet Hall 7 – Stand F76 and Rometti’s exhibition at the Bettina Gallery.
– Constant research and tireless experimentation have characterized my work. I have never been interested in creating beautiful shapes as an end in itself. Creating has always meant inserting an original and unpredictable element, finding an unexpected solution, an unimaginable colour. – This is how Roberto Capucci describes himself, universally acclaimed as a Sculptor of Silk. The designer’s work is celebrated at the Milan Triennale with the Fondazione Cologni dei Mestieri d’Arte – Metafore. Roberto Capucci: meraviglie della forma, from 17th November 2021 to 9th January 2022.
-When Massimo and I entered his home for the first time, he had already drawn at least 100 vases inspired by his clothes for our collection together, and had arranged them along the entire sofa. We selected the best, and this is where one of our biggest challenges began. I reinterpreted the designer’s sketches wanting to make his dream come true by emphasizing the lively forms and giving them a sculptural identity. Together we translated the clothes into monumental architecture, chose the colours that most represented his story and gave life to the amazing pieces, says Jean-Christophe Clair, Artistic Director of Rometti while talking about the new and extraordinary collaboration with one of the most iconic stylists of all time: Roberto Capucci.
Sara Ricciardi’s vision of colors, metaphors and organic shapes unfold in the series of limited edition vase-sculptures created with Rometti and developing the concept of the seed. The vase-sculptures will be presented from 23rd September until 20th November at Palazzo Brancaccio, the Contemporary Cluster’s new space, in a single show curated by Giacomo Guidi, Artistic Director and Co-founder of the gallery with arch. Giorgia Cerulli.
From 4th September to 31st October, the Quadreria space becomes the theatre for Fittile, a journey into ceramics curated by the artist, architect and designer Ugo La Pietra. The iconic figure of Italian applied arts wanted the monumental presence of Rometti among the works on display: two Totems, in a special terracotta finish, act as supporting columns at the entrance to the show. Another exclusive space was given to the last great work of Jean-Christophe Clair, Artistic Director of Rometti: Arythmie has an enveloping and incessant Baroque air. The vase tells of an energy that dances and evolves, an entrelac of music and ceramics that blends the multifaceted artistic paths of its author.
The French capital is hosting a unique event; an auction of unique and timeless pieces by style icon Chantal Thomass. Famous auction house Millon presents more than 600 objects signed by the multifaceted and irreverent artist ranging from prêt-à-porter to haute-couture, lingerie and accessories, to design. This is a unique opportunity for collectors from all over the world, who will be able to view and bid for unique pieces from the past, (which have been stored at a constant temperature of 15 ° in the designer’s personal archive), as well as to buy new objects from exclusive collaborations. Among the most characteristic and charismatic pieces are a collection of vases created with Rometti, a company that has been producing artistic pieces that embody the uniqueness of craftsmanship and soul of Italian manufacturing since 1927 .
-“We don’t only design objects, we design moments.- With these words, fashion icon Kenzo Takada presents the lifestyle interior project K 三founded with Jonathan Bouchet Manheim, Engelbert Honorat and Wanda Jelmini. Divided into three moods touching different elements of decoration, K 三 has created with Rometti ceramic pieces that represent a colourful ode to life.