Designer, artist, sculptor, juggler of practice and poetry, Gaetano Pesce He has died in New York at age 84. «With much regret we announce the death of the visionary creator Gaetano Pesce«, announces a post on your Instagram page this morning. Pesce is universally recognized by the series UP For C&B, a critical story of the often difficult condition of women that is today more relevant than ever, created in 62, gave not only the entry into the world of design, but in the history of design. And then its jelly aesthetics in experimentation with resins and polymers matured with the Fish Design project, for its sofa/opera Section in New York For Cassina, exhibitions all over the world and permanent awards and collections from the MoMa in New York to the Met of San Francisco and the Victoria and Albert in London.
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Born in La Spezia on November 8, 1939, he trained in the IUAV of Venice, where he participated in the group N, but soon flew to New York, which became his home, until his last days. «Throughout six decades, Gaetano The world of art, design, architecture and liminal spaces between these categories revolutionized. Their originality and courage have no paragon. Despite health problems, especially in recent years, Gaetano Pesce He remained positive, playful and always curious. His children, his family and all who worshiped him survive. His uniqueness, creativity and special message last through his art, «wrote the creative team on social networks.
In recent years, Gaetano Pesce He had shown an unusual creative energy, with exhibitions from the American continent to Japan and collaborations with brands such as Bottega Veneta. Why do you think so much, teacher?I asked him a few months ago on the occasion of his individual exhibition – which he firmly wanted and with almost all the new pieces – to which he replied:
“I observe people and, especially in these times when reality is full of things not good, I try to have positive facts with my design. I believe because today it is all of us not to shut up. ”
Gaetano Pesce I was preparing a beautiful individual exhibition for the Milan 2024 Design Week, entitled Nice to see you: The tired man In the Ambrosian Pinacoteca, which we all hope to see to honor the teacher.
Article originally published in AD Italy.