Piero Fornasetti: A Conversation between Philippe Starck and Barnaba Fornasetti

by Brigitte Fitoussi, Philippe Starck

Piero Fornasetti is often described as a visionary. A Milan artist, Fornasetti was at the same time a painter, sculptor, designer, craftsman, and an engraver of art books. In his lifetime, he created more than 11,000 items, most of which are one-of-a kind. It is actually said that his production of objects and furniture is one of the largest in the 20th century. Perpetuating the workshop tradition today is his son Barnaba, who has revived his most popular pieces and created new ones. In an illustrated Mémoire devoted to Piero Fornasetti¹s work, the book critically discusses his contribution to 20th century art and design.

Genres: Design, Art

78 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[John Tyson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The subject itself is beautiful artwork, but the conversation between Starck and Piero Fornasetti’s son, Barnaba, is a bit depressing. Starck seems self-obsessed and Barnaba seems conflicted about the commercialization of his father’s legacy.

[Zohra Sakwall]

Gorgeous conversation between Barnaba Fornasetti (Piero's son) and Philippe Starck that really places Fornasetti's work into context.