Alchimia and the Italian Design Revolution

Alchimia led the way for a radical revolution in design, reorienting the process towards cultural visions rather than standards of taste. After the internationally acclaimed Italian design of the 1950s and 1960s, their clear break with the previous generation signified a groundbreaking new start that went far beyond questions of design. In addition to focussing on the Alchimia group, this opulently illustrated volume offers a look at Memphis and the 1980s and 1990s, developments that changed design history. Innovative and daring, this book explores bold visual ideas that continue to inspire.

List of artists:
Andrea Branzi, Michele De Lucchi, Alessandro Guerriero, Alessandro Mendini, Ettore Sottsass, and others