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Barber and Osgerby: The Best of London Design Arrives in Exhibition in Milan

Barber e Osgerby: il meglio del design londinese arriva in mostra a Milano

Designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have opened a major exhibition, 'Edward Barber | Jay Osgerby. Alphabet,' at the Triennale di Milano. The show presents a chronological survey of their work from the mid-1990s to 2022, featuring furniture, objects, and prototypes displayed on large plinths, alongside an archival section revealing their creative process.

The exhibition is a key part of Milan's Design Week and the 64th Salone del Mobile, positioning the duo's industrially-focused, pragmatic British design alongside other major Italian design retrospectives. It highlights their significant collaborations with iconic Italian manufacturers like B&B Italia, Flos, and Venini, underscoring Italy's central role in producing their most iconic works and marking their evolution from industry-focused designers to authors with gallery presentations.