"One of the topics underlying the project was the theme of the 'thingness' of the thing, that is, the set of characters that determine the essence of the object itself." Stefano Giovannoni thus summarizes the cornerstones of the Mami project, which becomes "Grandma's pot, the pot you looked down on when you were a kid as it sat on the steaming stove. It is the pot that is linked to our memory and imagination." Mami expresses itself through a poetry of affection: the shapes recall the warmth of familiar scents from generous, round-bellied pots.
Mami
Soft and sinuous shapes for Mami collection. These objects witness Stefano Giovannoni's desire to combine playful themes, with a completely new trend: a search for classicism, harmony and originality developed, as only he can, along the lines of the maternal figure.
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Stefano Giovannoni
Born in 1954 in La Spezia, architect and designer. In the 1980s, he formed the King-Kong group together with Guido Venturini and was one of the co-founders of the Bolidista movement. He has executed a wide range of projects for Alessi, from playful objects from the 1990s to more recent, minimalist and refined designs that are also appreciated by a lay audience. He has been honoured with prestigious awards and has worked with major companies in various sectors. Several of his works are part of the collections of international museums. The objects he has designed for Alessi include the Girotondo line, which he designed together with Guido Venturini, and the successful Mami line of pots and pans.
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