Tribute Scenography: Sottsass and Memphis at Kartell Paris
Tapping into the macro Memphis revival trend, the Kartell Goes Sottsass collection arrives in Paris with a special decor. Mounted for Maison & Objet – 22 – 26 January – this thematic scenography brings out a series of the architect-turned-designer’s works that have never seen the light of day but that stem from the icon and heritage brand’s long collaboration. In addition, Sottsass’ emphatically memphis-oriented textiles. These prints now grace a series of theme-specific chairs, sofas and futons created by industry leaders Piero Lissoni, Philippe Starck and Patricia Urquiola. Bold colours match geometric patterns, as iconic Kartell designs are reupholstered and transformed into new life. Already presented in Milan last spring and other events such as last week’s imm Cologne, this special showcase – complete with larger-than-life props – will continue onto the Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair – 9-13 February.
![Colona Calice Pilastro by Ettore Sottsass](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/colonna_calice_pilastro-by-e-sottsass-1024x768.jpg)
![Trix by Piero Lissoni, Letraset fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/18b_trix-by-piero-lissoni_letraset-fabric-1024x683.jpg)
![Audrey by Piero Lissoni, Letraset fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/03_audrey-by-piero-lissoni_letraset-fabric.jpg)
![Mademoiselle Memphis by Philippe Starck, Letraset fabric group](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/14_mademoiselle-by-philippe-starck_letraset-fabric_group-1.jpg)
![Mademoiselle Memphis by Philippe Starck, Schizzo fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/15_mademoiselle_memphis-schizzo-design-by-ettore-sottsass-3-1024x683.jpg)
![Mademoiselle Memphis by Philippe Starck, Rete fabric row](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/12_mademoiselle-by-philippe-starck_rete-fabric_row-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Pop by Piero Lissoni, Rete Fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/16_pop-by-piero-lissoni_rete-fabric-1024x683.jpg)
![Foliage by Patricia Urquiola, Burundi fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/06a_foliage-by-patricia-urquiola_burundi-fabric-1024x683.jpg)
![Foliage by Patricia Urquiola, Burundi fabric](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/05c_foliage-by-patricia-urquiola_burundi-fabric-1024x683.jpg)
![01_Kartell goes Sottsass.A tribute to Memhis_group image](https://tlmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/01_kartell-goes-sottsass-a-tribute-to-memhis_group-image.jpg)