At Venice’s Giovanni Nicelli airport, Nina Yashar of Milanese design gallery Nilufar presents ‘The Ever-Present Future of Design’ (until end of 2023), combining historic and contemporary pieces from different countries and disciplines
opened to the public last week , so too did the halls of the Giovanni Nicelli Private Airport. For the second year, renowned tastemaker Nina Yashar is curating an exhibition of scenographies via her gallery, Nilufar, at the elegant 1920s building situated on the Lido, a barrier island a short water taxi from Venice.
Set across the arrivals and departures hall, the journey begins with a varied showcase of pieces from design luminaries, including several editions by Italian sculptor Pietro Consagra, a pair of armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa , Carlo Scarpa’s ‘Cornaro’ sofa and armchair models , alongside wall lamps from.
Alongside vintage Gio Ponti sit upholstered pieces by Lebanese multidisciplinary designer Khaled El Mays, atop rugs designed by. With organic forms and narrative flourishes, three pieces from El Mays’ ‘Flora’ seating series take a central position in the hall, together with his ‘Nomad’ bench and a brass and wicker low table from the designer’s ‘Palmea’ collection .
The new exhibition reinforces the airport’s role as a hub in promoting culture and arts on the Lido of Venice. Nilufar collaborated closely with the venue’s director and its head of cultural and artistic direction, Laura Alfieri on the project.
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