The Meet the Expert series at AANT continued on Wednesday, January 29, with an event dedicated to dialogue between project culture, research, and institutions. The guest of the meeting was Margherita Pellino, representing the Fondazione Magistretti, who presented the Foundation’s activities and vision. The Fondazione Magistretti is an institution dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the design and cultural legacy of Vico Magistretti, a central figure in 20th-century Italian design and architecture. Through exhibitions, editorial projects, educational initiatives, and research activities, the Foundation promotes a contemporary reflection on design, keeping alive the dialogue between memory, innovation, and experimentation.
The event, moderated by Professor Ernesto Venanzi and prof. Cristiano Sammarco, of the bachelor’s degree Design – Interior & Product, aimed to introduce the Fondazione Magistretti by outlining its main areas of action, ongoing projects, and participation opportunities open to students, researchers, and professionals. Margherita Pellino’s contribution highlighted the importance of building networks between institutions, archives, education, and the professional world, fostering an open dialogue with younger generations.
The meeting took the form of an open discussion, encouraging reflection on themes related to design, cultural project development, and research, and providing undergraduate students with useful tools to better understand the dynamics of contemporary cultural institutions.
Guest note: Margherita Pellino collaborates with the Fondazione Magistretti, working on cultural projects and valorization activities, with a particular focus on design, archives, and the transmission of knowledge.