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Alessandro Mendini Art

Italian, 1931-2019

Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. Through his work as an architect, designer, journalist, theorist and publisher, Mendini helped establish the Italian design sensibility on a global scale with a particular focus on neo-modern, avant-garde design as well as the crossover between art, design and architecture.

Mendini’s influential work spanned the arenas of graphics, furniture, interiors, architecture, stage design, writing and painting. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959, and he began his career at the studio of artist-designer Marcello Nizzoli. He went on to become the publisher of the popular magazines Casabella (1970–76), Modo and Domus (each 1979–85).

In 1979, Mendini joined Ettore Sottsass and Michele de Lucchi as a partner at Studio Alchimia, a harbinger of the Memphis Group before he cofounded Domus Academy in 1982. In 1989, he and his brother Francesco established their architectural practice, Atelier Mendini, in Milan, where he worked until his death in February 2019. In recognition of his outstanding body of work, Mendini was awarded the Compasso d’Oro twice, in 1979 and 1981. He was also honored by the Architectural League of New York, made Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in France, and, in 2014, he was awarded the European Prize for Architecture.

Mendini’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others.

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(Biography provided by STUDIO CADMIUM)

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Artist: Alessandro Mendini
Alessandro Mendini, Glazed Ceramic Totem, Italy, circa 1980s
Alessandro Mendini, Glazed Ceramic Totem, Italy, circa 1980s

Alessandro Mendini, Glazed Ceramic Totem, Italy, circa 1980s

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Totem designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019), crafted in ceramic with a vibrant high-gloss glaze. The piece is composed of four independent sections, making it fully detachable a...

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Large Abstract Ceramic Tray Designed for Supreme 5.9 inches by 7.1 inches

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As part of its 2016 spring/summer accessories collection, Supreme has teamed up with Italian designer and architect Alessandro Mendini of the Atelier Mendini Milano design studio for a couple of decorative trays. The platters feature graphics custom-made for the downtown streetwear giant by the Italian designer, whose illustrious back catalog includes the golden tower...

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Ceramic Totem Sculpture Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, Limited Edition
Ceramic Totem Sculpture Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, Limited Edition

Ceramic Totem Sculpture Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Italy, Limited Edition

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Alessandro Mendini, Glazed Ceramic Totem, Italy, circa 1980s
Alessandro Mendini, Glazed Ceramic Totem, Italy, circa 1980s

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Totem designed by Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019), crafted in ceramic with a vibrant high-gloss glaze. The piece is composed of four independent sections, making it fully detachable a...

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Silver Black Totem Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Italy
Silver Black Totem Designed by Alessandro Mendini. Italy

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    Alessandro Mendini is famous for his designs and writings. Through his work as an architect, designer, journalist, theorist and publisher, Mendini helped establish the Italian design sensibility on a global scale with a particular focus on neo-modern, avant-garde design as well as the crossover between art, design and architecture. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others. Explore a collection of Alessandro Mendini furniture on 1stDibs.