By Matteo
Sunday, February 24, our event on Liberty and Art Nouveau came to an end; our Milan store was filled with color thanks to the exhibition of vases, cachepots, and furnishings from the period.
The Milanese public responded positively over the three days of the event; the highlight was Saturday afternoon’s presentation by Alessandro Wegher, an expert in decorative arts.
Alessandro guided the audience through the evolution of the Liberty style with a precise and engaging presentation; covering painting, architecture, and moving through to furniture design, furnishings, and upholstery.
For an hour, attendees could once again savor the taste and beauty of a style now past, but not forgotten!
After the closing buffet, a tour of the vase exhibition was a must; the vases were even more beautiful up close!
From Alessandro’s words, we learn that among the most beautiful vases on display were those from the historic English manufacturer Minton, with creations made using innovative yet economical industrial techniques. The decorative motifs are always inspired by nature, with leaves, flowers, and birds.
Another standout was a vase by the two Massier brothers, who in 1883 founded a modern workshop for artistic ceramics; they soon achieved international success and were named official suppliers to the English crown.
Also worth mentioning was the presence of Luigi Matteoni, a photographer
and webmaster of the social media profiles for “The World Art Nouveau”. The young photographer shared the mission of the “Italia Liberty” association, aimed at preserving and promoting a rich cultural heritage in floral style.
All in all, it was a fantastic three days spent in the company of great experts who highlighted the beauty of Liberty art.
