curated by Davide Fabio Colaci
with Studio Binocle, Matilde Cassani, DFC Studio, Francesco Faccin, Formafantasma, Fosbury, Normalearchitettura°, Parasite 2.0, Philippe Tabet, Vitali Studio
curated by Davide Fabio Colaci
with Studio Binocle, Matilde Cassani, DFC Studio, Francesco Faccin, Formafantasma, Fosbury, Normalearchitettura°, Parasite 2.0, Philippe Tabet, Vitali Studio
OPENING
Monday, February 24, 2025 from 6 p.m.
OPENING HOURS
From February 26 to March 22, 2025
From Wednesday to Friday
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday by appointment
Free access with Assab One 2025 membership card (€10)
For more information write to info@assab-one.org
Ten designers are invited to imagine a possible transformation, whether real or metaphorical, of the Cimiano neighborhood through a graphic representation. “The Fifth Season” here becomes a metaphor for a renewed environmental dimension, a possible design space capable of incubating regenerative practices and inclusive activities for the communities that inhabit it. The places, symbols, architectures, people, animals, and rituals of the neighborhood constitute a perennial season in continuous change, capable of influencing both reality and transformation. For this reason, the projects presented not only outline a future vision for the neighborhood but also serve as a tool for reflection and discussion for the communities that live here.
Through a series of backlit devices (Dresswall), a dialogue is opened on the neighbourhood, reinterpreting the physical, symbolic and cultural changes that characterise and shaped it. The exhibition will be activated by moments of sharing using collages, drawings, and writings dedicated to various age groups, allowing all generations to contribute their ideas.
The exhibition setup was created with the support of DRESSWALL, an Italian company specializing in the creation of installations and backlit panels. Dresswall is a modular system that combines an aluminum frame with a printed fabric, backlit by LEDs (white and RGB), ideal for interiors and exhibitions. It ensures high visual quality, customization, and easy installation.
The event is part of the La Quinta Stagione (The Fifth Season)* project by Assab One, supported by Laboratorio di Creatività Contemporanea, and promoted by the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture.
*La Quinta Stagione (The Fifth Season) offers a path of research, experimentation, and artistic production developed through a coherent set of actions, workshops, and initiatives aimed at promoting the languages of art as tools for critical thinking and dialogue, as well as encouraging civil responsibility, care for one’s surroundings, and respect for diversity. The initiatives within this proposal will complement the traditional exhibition program, which will take place over the next two years.
**Cimiano is the name of the station on the Milan subway, green line, that gives access to the neighborhood known for Via Padova, Via Palmanova, and Parco Lambro. This is where Assab One has its headquarters.