Sujata Burman is a writer and editor based in London, specialising in design and culture. She was Digital Design Editor at Wallpaper* before moving to her current role of Head of Content at London Design Festival and London Design Biennale where she is expanding the content offering of the showcases.
Perched on the grand canal, inside 15th century Palazzo Giustinian Lolin, the new Vincenzo De Cotiis Foundation opened its doors during the inauguration of. The space is an evolution of what was known as De Cotiis Venice, and captures the essence of the Italian designer’s contemporary storytelling through the lens of ancient Venetian culture.
‘These are materials that I use recurrently throughout my practice, due to the way they interact with each other, their various refractive properties, and also their wildly different internal natures,’ says Vincenzo. A journey from dusty pink to deep red marble occurs in the different arches. The natural waterways of Venice are an influence, too.
True to this legacy, there’s hopes for the foundation to continue as a space for symphonics, as Claudia shares they may ‘dive into new territories like contemporary music.’ Research is certainly high on the agenda with the Foundation’s future displays, as Claudia asserts, it is a ‘force that is needed for originality and for creativity.
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