Fornasetti: Memories of the Future

Immerse yourself in the dreamy world of visionary designer Pietro Fornasetti in Fornasetti: Memories of the Future. This fascinating tome is a celebration of the creative icon and his lasting impact on the world of Italian mid-century design. Flip through to find essays exploring all aspects of his illustrious career — from his early life and inspirations to the furniture he created in collaboration with Gio Ponti for the great Italian transatlantic liners to the curious furnishings, textiles, ceramics and household accessories for which he became so well-known — and the ways that his son, Barnaba Fornasetti, has kept his father’s incredible legacy alive since his death. These texts are illustrated with page after page of photos from the artist’s life and his innumerable creations, including his paintings, drawings, advertisements, print work, theatrical furniture designs and surrealist objects. A glowing tribute to Fornasetti’s expansive oeuvre and the enduring influence of his imagin