Algae by Stefano Arienti at Foscarini Spazio Soho

Friday 21 June 2013

Algae by Stefano Arienti at Foscarini Spazio Soho


Milan-based artist Stefano Arienti has installed a site-specific version of his Algae installation at Foscarini's New York store, Spazio Soho. Made of plastic bags cut into strips, the artwork resembles a landscape of aquatic plants hanging down from the store's 17ft ceilings.

Algae by Stefano Arienti at Foscarini Spazio Soho


The artist first exhibited Algae at a solo show in 1987 and the piece has never before been shown outside Italy.

Algae by Stefano Arienti at Foscarini Spazio Soho


Carlo Urbinati, co-owner of Foscarini, says of the collaboration, “Arienti’s work helps us communicate that the new space will not be an ordinary store, but a place to stimulate thoughts and new ideas.”

Foscarini Spazio Soho


The Italian design brand has also launched a limited edition collection of literature perforated with Arienti's signature patterns.

Foscarini Spazio Soho


Foscarini Spazio Soho