Shared Matter at Milan Design Week

The collective exhibition Shared Matter celebrates the precious links that enable contemporary creation. In an monochromatic scenography designed by Gini Moynier, the show features a curated selection of six projects by Swiss design studios developed with interdisciplinary partners through research trips, residencies and self-initiated practice around the world. It highlights the shared knowledge embedded in each collaboration.

On top of works by Panter&Tourron, Akuto Studio and Vera Roggli + Julia Villamonte, some projects underline novel, ecoconscious reflexions:

– Fleeting Landscapes by Noelani Rutz – Produced by Tajimi Custiles with the maker Sugiura Seito Ltd., this tile collection underlines the snow’s poetic, yet ephemeral presence, whether through direct casting or glaze translations.

– Re27 by iiode – Lighting made conscious and repairable. With a standard E27 bulb made from recycled materials, this lighting module reflects a considered approach to production, supported by a transparent supply chain.

– Paper Glasses by Silvio Rebholz – Developed during a Pro Helvetia research residency at the R.ng Design Library in China, this project proposes a natural and sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups. Blending traditional techniques with contemporary design, they are produced with molds coated in beeswax and are fully biodegradable.

As we navigate through Spaziovento, each project opens up a new dialogue. By making visible the shared knowledge in each collaboration, Shared Matter highlights design as a collective practice that connects people not only to objects, but to each other.