MILAN DESIGN WEEK

The “Specular Oasis” installation emerges as a visual paradox in the heart of the city, where a sand desert becomes the stage for an even more surreal apparition: a majestic modular sofa, seemingly inflatable, appears to float above the sand, challenging our perception of reality while creating an ever-evolving kaleidoscope of light and reflections. The sofa transcends its role as mere object to become a dimensional portal, a privileged vantage point from which to contemplate this urban mirage.

Entry into this parallel world occurs through a dreamlike portal: an organic structure that bridges the ordinary and extraordinary, inviting visitors to leave behind the solidity of the real and immerse themselves in a dimension where everything is possible, leaving ephemeral footprints in the sand, while mirrored surfaces multiply every movement, blurring the boundaries between real and imaginary.

In a world dominated by speed and concreteness, “Specular Oasis” stands as an invitation to contemplative conviviality. In this ephemeral desert in the heart of the city, each visitor leaves a weightless shadow but carries with them a fragment of eternity.

Sound Design: Giovanni Campana

Curators: Manuel Barbieri & Marco Magalini – MM Company