Making tables supported by giant pearl necklaces and lamps from ornate vases, Swiss-born, Paris-based designer Mattia Bonetti minds the realm of dreams to discover inspiration for his limited-edition domestic objects. Starting his four-decade-long-career with fantastical collaborations with Elizabeth Garouste, Bonetti struck out on his own in 2002 and has continued to astonish art and design audiences with his eclectic, crossover works in museum and gallery exhibitions. Currently showting at Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York, through March 13, and the subject of a new Skira Rizzoli monograph, the daring designer continues to push the boundaries of contemporary craft.
What’s art without design? The two pursuits go hand in hand, and when Design Miami began five years ago, it was the perfect compliment to Art Basel Miami Beach. The two fairs work in harmony, but this year, Design Miami takes the lead by starting a day earlier than its bigger brother. Featuring modern and contemporary design objects from dealers from around the world, as well as solo displays, satellite exhibitions, pop-up shows, panel discussions, performances, and the designer of the year award, Design Miami transforms the already vital Miami Design District into the go-to place for international design enlightenment.
