'Italia Geniale - Design enables' is an exhibition currently taking place at the RDS which aims to celebrate the beauty, originality and creativity of universally appreciated industrial design.
Curated by Francesco Zurlo and Carlo Martino, the exhibition starts from the valorisation of Italy's heritage of trademarks and patents, touching on history, material culture and technical culture and intertwining with the history of design. 'Italia Geniale - Design enables' highlights Italian creativity and craftsmanship across five themes: mobility, health and well-being, imagination, relationships and work.
More than 60 brands will be represented, with timeless pieces by Ferrari, Poltrona Frau, Flos, Artemide and Olivetti, and some cutting-edge innovations like the ones by Arduino and Mogu.
The exhibition, presented on the occasion of Expo Dubai 2020 has been rearranged according to a new configuration to be displayed worldwide. It has been curated by the ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale) Design Museum, which houses the entire collection of the Compasso d’Oro award, established in 1954 by Gio Ponti to celebrate design made in Italy.
From its collections, ADI has selected historical and contemporary objects representing the enduring quality and innovation in Italian design, many of them awarded with the prestigious award.
'Italia Geniale - Design enables' is promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and organised by the Italian Embassy in Ireland in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Culture in Dublin, ITA Italian Trade Agency London and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce.
The exhibition runs until March 27 from 10am to 7pm at the RDS, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland – Anglesea Road entrance. Admission is free.
