Explore ‘Magnificat’ at Vito Nesta: A Fusion of Art, Design, and Craftsmanship
From April 4th to 13th, 2025, Vito Nesta’s space becomes the venue for “Magnificat: Alchemies and Devotion in New Design,” a unique exhibition curated by Paolo Casicci. Located at Via Ferrante Aporti 16, near Milan’s Central Station, this event dives deep into the luminous world of independent design where the boundaries between design and art completely dissolve into personal and collective narratives.
We are participating in the event with Slow Fiber, involved by Sabina Guidotti, Roman mood designer and founder of Bludiprussia, for the setup. We chose to give new life and opportunities to discarded and unused fabrics, in a gesture of rebirth and beauty. “The image is that of a large 1950s terrace: clothes hanging in the sun, the evocation of the scent of cleanliness, the play of light through the fabrics, and the spectrum of colors.
“Magnificat” articulates the concept of design as an act of devotion: to the material, to the creative process, and to the craft of designing itself. This exhibition aims to showcase what happens daily in the bright yet defined world of independent design. A scene where design and art merge entirely with the biographical happenings of authors and protagonists, creating a personal repertoire full of sophisticated experiments and new materials, where extreme craftsmanship meets vision and becomes a worldview.
Designers and Craftsmanship on display
The exhibition gathers a select group of independent designers whose work is defined by a precise vocation and purpose, combining advanced craftsmanship and a deep awareness of their role in the world as creators. The exhibition includes:
•Craftsmanship and alchemy: Designers who transform traditional materials through innovations to create new substances.
•New functions and rituals in furnishing: Brands that redefine living spaces with new functions and rituals.
• Spontaneous Environmental Approach: An approach that naturally turns environmental awareness into aesthetic expressions.
Paolo Casicci clarifies that “Magnificat” is not a pursuit of novelty that proliferates during the Fuorisalone but a reflection on good versus bad design, slowing down the incessant rush towards the new to focus on ethical and sustainable creation. The exhibition avoids showcasing mere artisanal virtuosity, focusing instead on designers whose work, even in its most extreme forms, serves substance.
Hosted by Vito Nesta, the event nurtures a collaborative spirit, essential in these challenging times. The scenography, a team effort led by Nesta and textile innovations coordinated by mood designer Sabina Guidotti, transforms the ample space of the atelier into a post-war terrace, where the interplay of textiles and light evokes a sensory sensation reminiscent of clothes hanging in the Mediterranean sun.
Join us at “Magnificat” at Vito Nesta’s space to experience the enduring power of independent design and craftsmanship. This exhibition is an invitation to explore how thoughtful design can foster community, sustainability, and beauty in our lived environments.
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