Concept
12 International Designers Balancing Between Obsession and Invention
Through the work of 12 creatives and designers, the exhibition Obsessive-Inventive explores design as a relentless inquiry, where obsession becomes the driving force of innovation. It offers a collective reflection on creativity born from an irresistible attraction to an idea, a material, or a concept, leading to unique discoveries and experimentation.
Often seen as a limitation, an obsessive approach here becomes a generative force—a persistent energy that fuels design thinking. The exhibition unfolds through 12 manifesto-objects, tangible expressions of individual research, crafted in metal, a material chosen for its ability to give structure and form to abstract intuitions. Each designer narrates a personal journey—an obsession turned into invention, materializing in a unique work.
Curated by the design studio JoeVelluto, Obsessive-Inventive is a project developed in collaboration with Diemmebi, a company specializing in metalworking, and Uqido, a software house that has created an artificial intelligence system capable of transforming visitors’ obsessions into images and projects, fostering a dynamic interaction between the audience and design.
Accompanying the exhibition, a book features contributions from Alioscia Bisceglia, musician and frontman of Casino Royale, and psychiatrist Mauro Cibin, who explore creativity as an intimate vibration and the constructive potential of obsession.
DESIGNERS FEATURED:
Federica Biasi, Sara Bozzini, Odo Fioravanti, From Industrial Design, Ale Giorgini, Davide Groppi, Marialaura Irvine, JoeVelluto, Claudio Larcher, Luca Nichetto, Sovrappensiero, Marco Zito
February 12 – March 23, 2025
