THE BISAZZA FOUNDATION OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC

To mark its debut, the Foundation is hosting the first Italian showing of the John Pawson – Plain Space exhibition, a touring exhibition from the Design Museum, London, accompanied by a special site-specific installation by the English designerBisazza is delighted to announce that the Bisazza Foundation for Design and Contemporary Architecture, located in Montecchio (Vicenza), will be open to the public from Friday 8 June 2012.To mark its inauguration, from 8 June to 29 July 2012, the Bisazza Foundation will be hosting the John Pawson - Plain Space exhibition, dedicated to the works of the English designer renowned for his minimalist approach to design and architecture. The show comes from the Design Museum, London, where it was unanimously acclaimed by the public, the critics and the press, and is presented for the first time in Italy.John Pawson – Plain Space traces the career of the designer, celebrating his architecture and design, which are characterized by great visual clarity, simplicity and meticulousness.To grace the halls of Montecchio, Pawson, who is tackling the medium of mosaics for the first time in his career, has also produced a site-specific work titled “1:1” (“One to One”) especially for the Foundation, which will remain on display to enhance the Permanent Collection.Opening: Wednesday-Sunday 11 am – 6 pmFree admissionFondazione BisazzaViale Milano, 5636075 Montecchio Maggiore (VI)www.fondazionebisazza.it