The artefacts presented here – despite their functionality – explore aesthetics structured by a high visual impact. A realistic dialogue between industry, craftsmanship and experimental making, developed from the studies of new materials, consume behaviour shifts and design as self expression. Inspired by the project created for Brasilia, a pivotal moment to celebrate national culture and reveal the lightness of the local craft beyond European canons. Piloto, the title behind Lucio Costa's vision for the new capital, is synonymous with experimentation, to create something from scratch. This project could not me named differently.
A contemporary take on urban living. This is the motto behind Piloto Milano, a design exhibition with its first showing during the FuoriSalone 2024.
Living experiments in the making
Curated by creative director and design journalist Ricardo Gaioso, the Piloto Milano show features established professionals such as Patricia Anastassiadis, Ronald Sasson and Guilherme Wentz. Alongside upcoming talents as Leonardo Lague, Paola Vilas, whose ode to the female body through jewellery has now inspired a homeware collection, and Melina Romano, with a minimalist and architecturally functional look, among other independent design studios.
For 2025 edition, a new set of designers and architects will be presented in a brand new venue in Milan.
Guilherme Wentz
Juliana Vasconcellos
Leo Lague
Melina Romano
Paola Vilas
Patricia Anastassiadis
Ronald Sasson
