THE HOLY & PROFANE BY IRA VON FÜRSTENBERG AT THE MILAN PALAZZO VALSECCHI

Holy and profane by Ira von Fürstenberg, the catalogue curated by Caterina Napoleone
“Holy and profane” by Ira von Fürstenberg, the catalogue curated by Caterina Napoleone

Holy and profane” is the theme of collection of items made of rock crystal, gems and marble, created by the iconic socialite Ira von Fürstenberg – famous jet-setter who has been muse of Cecil Beaton and Irvin Penn and collaborated with renowned haute couture fashion houses – and recently presented in the suggestive rooms of the Milan Palazzo Valsecchi. “All of the holy contains the profane and vice versa”, thus Ira asserts, talking about the idea being behind the works she made. A smashing combinations of patterns coming from the religious traditions. The past experience overlaps with present. Totemic patterns as skulls, snakes, crosses and hearts join, giving rise to catchy creations: chandeliers, vases, bowls, cups. Little big sculptures, artworks telling about story, culture, embodying baroque suggestions, the sense and taste of splendor.

IL SACRO & PROFANO DI IRA VON FÜRSTENBERG A PALAZZO VALSECCHI DI MILANO

Ira von Fürstenberg, photo by Rita Paesani
Ira von Fürstenberg, photo by Rita Paesani

Sacro e profano” è il tema della collezione di oggetti realizzati in cristallo di rocca, pietre preziose e marmi, creati dalla iconica socialite Ira von Fürstenberg – famosa jet-setter che è stata la musa di Cecil Beaton, Irvin Penn e ha collaborato con rinomate case di alta moda – e recentemente presentato nelle suggestive stanze del Palazzo Valsecchi di Milano. “Tutto il sacro contiene il profane e viceversa”, così afferma Ira, parlando dell’ idea che sta dietro alle opere da lei realizzate. Una formidabile combinazione di motivi provenienti dalle tradizioni religiose. L’ esperienza del passato si sovrappone al presente. Totemici, motivi quali teschi, serpenti, croci e cuori si uniscono, dando vita ad accattivanti creazioni: candelabri, vasi, coppe, tazze. Piccole, grandi sculture, opere d’ arte che parlano di storia, cultura, racchiudono barocche suggestioni e il senso, il gusto dello sfarzo.

Palazzo Valsecchi
Palazzo Valsecchi
Palazzo Valsecchi
Palazzo Valsecchi
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
Ira von Fürstenberg
A details of furniture being at Palazzo Valsecchi
A details of furniture being at Palazzo Valsecchi
A detail of furniture being at Palazzo Valsecchi
A detail of furniture being at Palazzo Valsecchi
Cesare Cunaccia and Emanuella Pisetti
Cesare Cunaccia and Emanuella Pisetti
Everything is illuminated: the splendor of Marisela Federici' smile
Everything is illuminated: the splendor of Marisela Federici’ s smile

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