Until October 31 Gallery Interart in Seoul, Korea, hosts the exhibition “Alessandro Mendini: Redesign and Revival” during the 7th edition of the Biennale Gwangju. The exhibition presents some of Mendini’s historically acclaimed work – such as the Kandissi sofa, the Proust armchair, Byblos casa furniture, as well as his objects for Zanotta, Alessi, Byblos and Zerodisegno.

Architectural models and drawings including the Groningen Museum also facilitate the understanding of Mendini’s innovative work – between art, design and architecture.

It will take place in the area once renowned for the fair that has been moved quite recently to another part of the city and it is supposed to be ready within Spring 2011.

At the press conference the main guest was Daniel Libeskind the polish architect already responsible, together with Zaha Hadid and Arata Isozaki of the 3 new towers of Milan, called City Life. Daniel Libeskind is the hand behind tower C, shaped as half of a sphere. The new area was born in 2007 and should be complete in 2014. Part of the project includes also this brand new museum of Contemporary Arts designed by Mr. Libesking realized especially and exclusively for Milan, “the best city for architecture”.

The structure is inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci and his theory of balance and will bound together a circle and a square but incorporating modern elements such as a suspended garden and thermal baths.

At the press conference there were also Letizia Moratti, major of Milan, and Vittorio Sgarbi, responsible of cultural events for the city of Milan, who has been already promoting some of the most shocking art exhibitions Milan has ever had.

They all agreed saying this is an important step for the internationalization of the city and will finally focus the attention on contemporary art, a secret passion Milan has been growing for years, thanks to private collectors and temporary exhibitions.

We will finally have a brand new museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art that will help Milan to shine within the best cities in Europe for art of any kind. Everybody was excited and extremely satisfied, now we only have to wait until the official opening!

There are over 1500 exhibitors at the event, including GranitiFiandre, Ariostea High-Tech, FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti and IRIS Ceramica, divided into eight sectors focusing on different aspects of the construction industry.

MADE expo was opened with “Build&Grow”, a convention was focusing on innovation in architecture and sustainability in building. The “Building architecture” workshop focused on innovation in architecture, looking at materials, components and design choices.
On 6 February “Growing the City” workshop will look at the theme of sustainable design on an urban scale. Also, other workshop “Construction on Site” will focus on building elements and innovation in components. About 100 meetings will be organised throughout the duration of the fair by trade and industry associations, research centres and universities.

The fair will also feature the “Skin” pathway exhibition presenting the latest architectural surfaces interpreted by well-known architects, accompanying visitors on a trip through fourteen metropolises with different architectural features.

Italo Rota is convinced that this report should derive a special pleasure, thus making a fundamental value of the design architect Milan is at the heart of the first of a series of exhibitions, and “Spazio FMG” devote the human and social dimension of architecture. Since the eccentric personality of Rota protagonist of this exhibition, curetted by Luca Molinari, who presented the plans for new public spaces and temporary achieved in recent years in Italy, France and India.

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The prominent position enjoyed by the exhibition at an international level is demonstrated by its exceptional figures: the 160,000 square metres of the