For their inaugural showing in New York City, Formafantasma revisits fundamental concepts
Let's Talk 'Formation' with Formafantasma
Summer just got a whole lot more stylish, thanks to Formafantasma gracing New York's Friedman Benda gallery with their debut exhibition, 'Formation'. This exhibition, running from June 6 to August 1, 2025[1][2][3], marks Formafantasma's first gallery exhibition stateside[1][2].
The Milan-based design powerhouse has been making waves, even landing a spot on our 2025 Design Awards roster. But now, they're stepping into the limelight of the Big Apple.
The collection, a conversation between materials, combines cherry wood, a nod to classic American furniture making, textiles, embodying domestic comfort, and aluminum, symbolizing modern technology. The ensemble includes a table, desk, armchair, and lamps[1].
Formafantasma's fascination with the works of the Shakers, Frank Lloyd Wright, and George Nakashima shines through. The studio notes a connection between the Shakers' approach to utility and transcendence, Wright's synthesis of craft and technology, and Nakashima's reverence for timber[1].
Each object in the collection starts from a simple plank, the most basic unit of cabinetry. The lighting features LED panels reminiscent of mobile device screens, while the linen shades aim to soften the design, recalling the quiet craftsmanship historically associated with women's labor[1].
'Formation' feels like a natural progression of Formafantasma's work, blending their interest in design history and the influence of shifting technology on our lives. The goal, according to the designers, is not to mimic or reject history but to build upon it[1].
So, mark your calendars and head to 515 W 26th St 1st Floor, New York, NY 10001[2] to witness 'Formation' before it closes on August 1, 2025[1][2][3]. Get ready to be inspired!
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[1] Dezeen
[2] Friedman Benda
[3] Formafantasma
- Delve deeper into the furniture pieces on display at Formafantasma's 'Formation' exhibition, as they beautifully merge interior-design philosophy with modern lifestyle and home-and-garden aesthetics, expertly balancing classic artistry with a contemporary edge.
- This summer, immerse yourself in the world of design as you experience the 'Formation' exhibition by Formafantasma, a captivating blend of interior-design, lifestyle, and home-and-garden concepts that promise to inspire and redefine the boundaries of functionality and form.
