L'APPARTAMENTO BY ARTEMEST (EXHIBITION CURATION)

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Tomaso Lisca and Luca Argenton

We were honoured to be among the six internationally acclaimed design studios, 
1508 London, Champalimaud Design, Meyer Davis, Nebras Aljoaib, Romanek Design Studio and Simone Haag—who were invited to transform a distinct room, showcasing an extraordinary selection of furniture, lighting, home décor and art from Artemest. For the third edition of ‘L’Appartamento by Artemest’ at the 2025 Milan Design Week, held at the extraordinary Palazzo Donizetti, which previously has never before been open to the public.

‘The Foyer by Simone Haag’ was an elegant prelude to the experience, where natural textures meet bold compositions, and colourful accents stand in perfect harmony with the palazzo’s original charm.

"Upon reaching the first floor of Palazzo Donizetti, visitors were greeted by 'The Foyer by Simone Haag' – was an elegant prelude to the journey. The Foyer set the stage for what was beyond. Simone Haag embraced the Italianate spirit, juxtaposing historic elegance with contemporary collectible design from Italy’s modern vanguards. Stepping into the room felt like entering a liminal space between bygone era and a future that perfectly reconciles all the generational wisdom and craftsmanship that defines Italian design. Counterbalancing detailed frescoes, elaborate marble mosaics and a jeweled chandelier dripping floor-ward are layered vignettes that draw you in, making space for you to exist within the geography of the foyer’s magnificent narrative. Rich mural hues flow into sleek, modern pieces, creating a harmonious interplay of eras—an homage to the enduring legacy of Italian design." ~ Artemest