YOUNG DESIGN TALENT OF THE YEAR

Edoardo Pandolfo and Francesco Palù are talented young designers who, in the space of just a few years, have amazed us with their ability to combine design, architecture, craftsmanship and recycling, creating collectors’ pieces that offer a decidedly contemporary new take on the Murano glass tradition. From small pieces featuring animal designs to unusually charming furniture and accessories, not to mention their over-sized suspended fittings and sculptural pieces produced from discarded glass, theirs is a truly rich and varied body of work. The duo has also collaborated with famous designers such as Luca Guadagnino (on the Frenesi lamp), Patricia Urquiola (on the Sestiere vases) and Hannes Peer (on the Paysage collection of lighting creations). They’re no strangers to the world of fashion, either, having most recently created a collection of glass seats for Bottega Veneta. “Over the past few years, 6:AM has evolved into a varied and complex entity that combines technical experimentation with artistic spontaneity”, the pair explain. Last year, the duo captivated audiences at Milan Design Week with their exhibition ‘Two-Fold Silence’, their first solo show, staged in the historic former public baths of the Piscina Cozzi swimming pool. The exhibition plunged visitors into the crumbling world of the disused locker room, studded with striking creations incorporating elements of stylish accuracy and tongue-in-cheek flair that traced their intense (and still evolving) professional careers. Next on the calendar is a date at the Milanese Guido Romano pool, which is to be transformed into an immersive experience at the upcoming MDW through a manifesto exhibition on contemporary glass.