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Alessandro Mendini

Imagination Takes Command
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Designer, architect, and critic Alessandro Mendini worked from the early 1960s until his death in 2019, redefining the concept of Italian design and architecture with his bold colours and playful shapes. Throughout his long and successful career, he collaborated with many of the world’s most significant... Read More
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Alessandro Mendini

The first complete monograph on the provocative work of influential Italian designer, architect, and critic Alessandro Mendini

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Designer, architect, and critic Alessandro Mendini worked from the early 1960s until his death in 2019, redefining the concept of Italian design and architecture with his bold colours and playful shapes. Throughout his long and successful career, he collaborated with many of the world’s most significant brands such as Alessi, Venini, and even Supreme.

This comprehensive monograph—the first on Mendini’s complete portfolio of work—features previously unpublished material, presented in a dynamic package inspired by Mendini’s distinctive aesthetic.

Alessandro Mendini by Stefano Casciani showcases his unique contributions to design and is essential reading for those interested in understanding his impact on the industry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838668679

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Illustration: 300 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1700g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Stefano Casciani is a writer, designer, curator, and consultant based in Milan. He began working at Domus in 1979, marking the beginning of a 40-year friendship and collaboration with Mendini, and has authored many books on architecture and design.

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