Go Girls!
On the occasion of the Women’s Day celebrations, we are happy to share with you a selection of extraordinary contemporary artists from the most diverse disciplines, always filtered through Orlando taste.
Storyteller passionate about exploring ways to share compelling human narratives, shining a spotlight on the people who create the art, objects and crafts that transform and elevate our homes and lives.
“I do this through photography and writing, as well as creating a powerful platform through my print publication, FAIRE magazine.”
Photographer and architect, her work is informed by both of these disciplines.
“My background in architecture is the underpinning for my art practice, providing my first sustained exposure to the issues and questions that I contend with in my photographs.”
Dutch artist and designer, she focuses on the themes of transparency, reflection, opacity and translucency, often using pastel colours, minimalist shapes, smooth surfaces, and materials such as resin, glass, and stone.
She has described her work as “an investigation of light”, as a way to create effects and atmospheres.
Intuitive embroiderer, who defies tradition by making unique pieces with an illustrative quality.
Her pieces are influenced by the mystique of American Indian craft. Similar to a mapmaker, she captures the nuances of human experience, exclusively taking on commissions that range from traditional hanging pieces to cushions, shoes, and panels.
Paper installation designer with a commercial and creative edge, captivated by paper’s limitless potential.
“Drawing on extensive experience in architecture, interior design, and marketing, our team excels in transforming brand experiences into unique, holistic paper installations, showcasing our commitment to innovation and tailored design. At Edinas Paper, we’ve evolved from a one person, small, hands-on studio to a dynamic team of nearly 50 professionals, specializing in innovative paper artistry for global window displays.”
Designated Principal Conductor at Covent Garden Royal Ballet and Opera House, Speranza Scappucci made history as the first Italian woman to conduct at Teatro alla Scala in Milan.
Conducting at the Metropolitan Opera New York, at Lyric Opera Chicago, at State Opera in Berlin and at Opéra national de Paris she consolidated her position as one of the most interesting conductors of her generation on the international scene.
Spanish-born London based artist known for her artistic and design work across different paths, practices and media.
She likes making things, painting, thinking, writing, photography, listening to others, finding solutions to problems, making books, arranging spaces, mixing music, designing and exhibitions, among other things.
Each fragrance becomes a story, an intimate portrait, a fragment of life enclosed in a bottle.
Our version of Feuilletons, which were Newspaper section, during XIX century, in which have been published novels through episodes.
Orlando offers you a selection of the most unique installations, exhibitions and displays that have enriched the streets of Milan during the Design Week.
From Cleopatra’s body care routine between baths in donkey milk and macabre pre-diluvian skincare rituals, to Marie Antoinette’s alchemical liquid made by pigeon carcasses, discover all the beauty obsessions women have since the dawn of time.
Discover Jean-Baptiste Pillement and Anne Allen Chinoiserie (ca. 1790–99)
Are you a sensitive and curious traveler, constantly searching for beauty, art and cultural inspiration? Sign up to receive the latest contemporary news!
Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.
Orlando is registered in Genoa
on January 10th, 2020, n° 02/2020
Orlando Magazine published twice a year, by Tessiore & Co Srl, Via C. Roccatagliata Ceccardi 4/5, 16121 Genova, Italy
Copyright 2024 Tessiore & Co Srl, all right reserved
Finanziato dall’Unione europea – Next Generation EU
ANTONELLA DELLEPIANE PESCETTO
Founder & Creative Director
FLAVIA SCARANO
Editor in Chief
DANIELLE ALLEN
Business Advisor
info@orlandotales.com
Are you a sensitive and curious traveler, constantly searching for beauty, art and cultural inspiration? Sign up to receive the latest contemporary news!
