Ciotola di Cuculia
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Designed by Alessandro Mendini
Disegnata da Alessandro Mendini nel 1985 e rieditata come tributo a una delle sensibilità più espressive del design italiano, la Ciotola Cuculia si colloca a metà tra oggetto e scultura. La sua forma sinuosa, a petalo, non è casuale: è il punto, un gesto verso una filosofia progettuale postmoderna che trattava proporzione e colore come linguaggio emotivo.
Realizzata in poliuretano lucidato, Cuculia offre una superficie che cattura la luce con silenziosa intensità. La scelta del materiale riflette la volontà di Mendini di lavorare al di fuori delle convenzioni, trovando poesia nel sintetico e nell'audace. Il risultato è un oggetto che si legge in modo diverso a seconda di dove viene posizionato: su un tavolo da pranzo, una consolle o uno scaffale aperto.
- Disegnata da Alessandro Mendini, 1985
- Reintrodotta da Zanotta nell'ambito del suo programma di patrimonio archivistico
- Costruzione in poliuretano lucidato
- Adatta per superfici espositive, consolle e contesti da pranzo
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Who designed the Cuculia Bowl and when?
The Cuculia Bowl was designed by Alessandro Mendini in 1985. Mendini was one of the defining figures of Italian postmodern design, co-founding the Alchimia collective and later Studio Mendini, where he developed a body of work that treated objects as cultural and philosophical statements.
What material is the Cuculia Bowl made from?
The Cuculia Bowl is made from polished polyurethane. Mendini's use of synthetic materials was deliberate, challenging the hierarchy between noble and industrial materials in decorative objects.
Is the Cuculia Bowl functional or purely decorative?
The Cuculia Bowl functions equally well as a catchall or centerpiece and as a purely sculptural accent. Its organic form gives it presence on a table or console without requiring anything to be placed inside it.
What is the significance of Zanotta reissuing this design?
Zanotta has a long history of producing furniture and objects that bridge design and art. Reissuing the Cuculia Bowl honors Mendini's contribution to Italian design culture and makes an archival piece from the postmodern era accessible to contemporary interiors.
How does the Cuculia Bowl fit into a contemporary interior?
Despite its 1985 origins, the Cuculia Bowl's fluid silhouette and bold materiality hold their own in contemporary settings. It works well as a counterpoint to minimal or monochromatic interiors, introducing form and color with conviction.
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