The Artisans

Ma.Vi Ceramica's collections pursue innovation just as much as they draw from 300-year-old notebooks laced with artisan secrets. Situated in the coastal town of Vietri sul Mare with a pottery tradition from the 15th century, the atelier is guided by historic pottery techniques from around the world, namely Byzantine, Latin, and Middle Eastern cultures. Singular majolica motifs come to life using various manual techniques such as “pennellato”, sponging, and silkscreen, utilizing brushes, sea sponges, and silk, respectively, to reveal a captivating aesthetic.

A sublime combination of realist techniques and inspirations with surrealist influences and creativity, Marco Grassi is an Italian artist based in Friuli Venezia Giulia. He encourages a silent dialogue between the subject and the audience through distinctive portraits displaying passionate and minute attention to detail. Merging decorative accents and hyper-realistic hues, he recently developed an interest in wood, enhancing the nonconformity of his body of work. His many solo and group exhibitions have been hosted in Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Kiev, and Italy.

Born in Rome in 1967, Oliviero Pagliaroli started his professional path as a designer and architect after attending a Fine Arts High School followed by an Architecture degree at the Roma Tre University. While partnering with architectural firms and participating in national and international contests, he progressively turned to painting and fully embracing Informalism, with its abstract and gestural tendencies. In 2000, he founded his atelier BLACK OFFICE and began collaborating with artist Aleandro Nardinocchi, co-founder of the WHITECUBE3 exhibition area in Rome.

The 2013 recipient of the Robert Capa Gold Medal for his coverage of the Syrian War, photographer, journalist, and author Fabio Bucciarelli has spent the last decade creating striking images through a distinctive storytelling style centered on human rights. Renowned worldwide for his documentation of conflicts and humanitarian consequences of war, the multi-awarded photographer is also a writer for national and international magazines and wrote a book on the Libyan conflict. More recently, he has worked as a curator and artistic director with Italian Museums.

From a delicate seam to intricate marquetry, every detail in Casa Covre’s products is a testament to the brand’s impeccable craftsmanship and tireless pursuit of novel techniques. Founders Matteo and Eleonora Covre come from a family leading in the leather manufacturing sector for over 40 years, guiding their sensibilities and values. Their nautical-inspired home collections are entirely handcrafted, combining fine leather and calfskin upholsteries with prized marbles and wood essences to reveal sophisticated furniture that will withstand the test of time.

Founded in 1903, Alimonti prides itself on meticulous observance of tradition. The company is committed to the value of artisan craftsmanship and tireless pursuit of innovation. Unmatched know-how of materials and techniques has helped the brand evolve into Alimonti Milano, which - with its luxury showroom in Milan - is poised to be a leader on the international stage. Master craftsmen tend to every step in the crafting process, ensuring each piece is one-of-a-kind and tailored to the customer’s needs.

Milan-based artist Alessandra Zorzi was born in Treviso in a family of publishers. Her progressive approach to art evolved over the course of her career as a professional architect in Milan. Her artwork - ranging from printed “tapestries” and paintings to animation films - embodies a tireless pursuit and research into an independent imaginative language that has its roots in art archetypes. Magazzini Del Sale in Venice, Maschio Angioino in Naples, and Palazzo Ducale in Mantua are just a few of the prestigious historical sites that have hosted her works.

Montina has over 100 years of history. Italian is its creative twist, its headquarters, and its production, International is its vocation. With over 100 years of experience, Montina is one of the brands that have made history of furniture in Italy: it is among the founders of Salone del Mobile in Milan. Some of the top designers have collaborated with Montina, such as Gio Ponti, Carlo De Carli, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Eero Arnio, Werther Toffoloni, and Vico Magistretti. The core business is 100% made in Italy high-end quality upholstered furniture, storage units, tables, and home décor options to furnish living areas. Montina is also a leading player in product design, prototyping, and industrialization. Moreover, products can be customized according to the client's budget and taste.

Adriano Cisani is a world-renowned photographer from Milan, who has collaborated with international magazines such as Rolling Stones, Vogue (US, Japan, Italy, Brazil and Thailand) since 2013 and works for well-known clients including Gucci, Aspesi and Maserati. With over a decade of experience in fashion photography and reportage projects, his distinctive style follows a humoristic approach to stereotypes, combining extravagant visuals with an artistic allure. His current work honors his original and creative flair by developing special projects for fashion brands and creating art installations.

Constantin Migliorini was born in Tuscany. He graduated in 1993 from the Art Institute of Siena with a degree in painting decoration and he continued his studies at the Fine Arts Academy of Florence, where he graduated in 1999. After his studies, he lived and worked in Spain, Seville, and Granada, for two years. His artworks have been showcased in solo exhibits and major exhibitions, such as "The 3rd Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale, Shenzhen2022", in Dafen Art Museum, China; "Premio Michetti", in PAC, Padiglione Arte Contemporanea Milano; “Too loud a solitude, between the double and the opposite", in N.I. Art Galleria Tetovo, Macedonia. Today he teaches painting and scenography at the art school of Varese.

Founded in 2002 and based in the Tuscan city of Prato, the heart of Italy’s textile industry, The House of Lyria produces original, timeless fabrics. Founder Riccardo Bruni, the creative force behind The House of Lyria, is an auteur of textiles who merges tradition, experimentation and emotion to create materials with a wholly unique character. The company is named after a rare, elegantly spiraling conch shell. It symbolizes the freedom of the ocean, a wide-open realm in which to dream and explore. Lyria has been working with the world’s leading designers and fashion houses throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. The House of Lyria entered the world of interiors in 2021, launching its cushions collection and creating fabrics for use in private residences, yachts, boutique hotels and other commercial projects by leading architects and interior designers.

In 2013, twin brothers Gianluca and Gianmarco Gamberini founded L’Artiere Edizioni, a publishing house specializing in photography books aimed at expert photographers, collectors, fans, and novices. L’Artiere Edizioni strongly believes in the concept of quality and attention to every detail of the finished product, devoted to creating volumes that are aesthetically pleasing and made to last. Passion, dedication, technical know-how, and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of L’Artiere, with quality serving as their inspiring watchword.

Born in 1991, he lives in San Martino in Rio, in the province of Reggio Emilia. Graphic designer and video animator, he pursues also a passion for painting, illustration and photography. He discovered his artistic drive more than ten years ago when just for fun he started remodeling antique furniture. After a few years, he switched from wood to canvas, on which he found more possibilities of representation. In November 2014 he participated in the exhibition Contemporanea2014 at Palazzo Bentivoglio in Gualtieri. In May 2015 he exhibited at ROMART, an International Biennial of Art and Culture in Rome. In July and September 2015 he exhibited at Galleria Farini in Bologna. In December 2018 he exhibited at MBN Art Gallery in Reggio Emilia.

Catenuto is an artist combining visual arts and aesthetics, creating intimate, evocative works rooted in perception and lived experiences. Based in Genova, her practice explores innovative techniques using Indian paper, raw canvas, natural essences, refractory earth, and ceramics. Collaborating with ERNAN Design Ceramiche Albisola, her ceramics reflect bold, immediate visual impact. Her philosophy centers on engaging viewers through inner language and individual interpretation. Catenuto's works feature in international exhibitions, museums, and publications, highlighting her continuous artistic and expressive evolution.

Designed and manufactured in Milan, and part of the GIOBAGNARA group since 2022, RIVIERE is a tale of luxury that features all the very best of Italian know-how. RIVIERE produces sophisticated interior decoration accessories, handcrafted by the best artisans, whose skills have been handed down from generations. The appeal of RIVIERE lies in perfect quality, accurate details, sophisticated lines, and an extraordinary combination of refined materials and finishes. The combination of design, quality, and unique character with the most innovative solutions of contemporary living, make the collection an excellence whose style is immediately perceived and recognizable.

Riva’s story all began in the 1920s in a small cabinetmaking workshop in Cantù, Brianza run by Nino Romano. In the ‘40s, the founder’s son-in-law, Mario Riva, joined the business and was later followed by his son Maurizio and grandson Davide, focusing their work on tailor-made collections toward the end of the ‘70s. In 1992, Riva participated in the Milano Salone del Mobile, and in 2010, it unveiled the Riva Center by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Known for enhancing wood through natural oils and waxes, the brand is committed to sustainability and reusing materials.

After completing a degree in History from the University of Pisa, Nicola Bertellotti started traveling the world in search of forgotten places and their decadent beauty. Nostalgia for lost paradises emanates from each of his shots, which have been exhibited in "Hic Sunt Dracones" at Castel dell'Ovo in Naples, "The Great Beauty" at Pärnu Museum in Estonia, and "Paradiso Perduto" at the Estella Gallery in New Orleans. He has been featured in renowned magazines the likes of Esquire and has published two photographic volumes “Fenomenologia della fine" (2014) and "In Absentia" (2022).

Corrado Murlo is a celebrated portrait and documentary photographer based in Rome, who collaborates with Italian and international magazines with emerging bands, music festivals, and theater companies. A student of Italian photojournalist Alessandro Penso and an assistant to portrait and street photographer Eolo Perfido, he is part of the photographic collective "Italian Street Eyes", exhibiting and holding workshops throughout Italy. Murro assisted Steve McCurry during the photographer’s project in the Italian region of Umbria, documenting a religious local festival.

CIMENTO® is an innovative technology that transforms concrete into a lightweight and flexible material, capable of redefining spaces. Collections of furniture and decorative accessories blend elegance with durability, all meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. CIMENTO® is not merely a product; it’s an experience that celebrates creativity and sustainability, supported by the certifications of products and processes, ensuring the brand commitment to a responsible future. CIMENTO® collaborates with internationally acclaimed designers to bring unique pieces to life, each telling a story of innovation and style.

Born and raised in Florence, Patrizia Garganti founded her company in 1976. Her main inspiration has always been the research of simple materials, typical from her lend, transformed, thanks to her ability, into unique and iconic handcrafted products. Craftsmanship, attention to detail, continuous research of new techniques and manual processes, and tailor-made projects have always been considered the company’s strengths, defining its identity. Collaboration with acclaimed designers, like Roberto Lazzeroni, for some of the brand’s most iconic creations, added a further distinctive touch to the brand’s personality.