Alessandro Mendini

Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019), architect, designer, artist and critic, was born in Milan.

He was one of the leading theorists and promoters of the renewal of Italian design. Throughout his career, he served as editor of the magazines Casabella, Modo and Domus. Numerous monographs on his work, as well as on the projects developed with his design groups, have been published in several languages.

Mendini created objects, furniture, interiors, paintings and architectural works, collaborating with international companies such as Alessi, Bisazza, Hermès, Philips, Kartell, Swatch, Venini and Cartier. He also acted as a consultant for a wide range of industries, including companies in the Far East.

An Honorary Member of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, he received three Compasso d’Oro Awards for design and was honoured with prestigious distinctions including the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in France, recognition from the Architectural League of New York, and the European Prize for Architecture in Chicago in 2014. He was awarded Honorary Doctorates in Milan, Paris, Wrocław (Poland) and Seoul (South Korea). His works are held in numerous museums and private collections around the world.