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Celebrations For Leonardo: 500 Year Anniversary Celebrates Da Vinci’s Life

EXHIBITION
Genius. The definition is the embodiment for Leonardo Da Vinci. Celebrated artist, inventor and thinker, this year marks the 500th anniversary of his death, with celebrations and events around the world. Across his home country are celebrations and events giving a glimpse into Da Vinci’s brilliance. With so many events to choose from, here is a sampling, starting in his home town: VINCI

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Hermes at Milan Design Week 2019: Combining The Useful And Beautiful

EXHIBITION
Graceful and delicate and, at the same time, featuring powerful aesthetics and elaborate geometries: this is what you will feel visiting Home collection by Maison Hermes at the heart of Brera Design district in via Palermo 10. Yes, feel, because this year the Hermes embraces visitors with a dramatic space made of dimmed lights, strong scent of raw materials and dry stone walls contrasting fragile and sophisticated objects on display.

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Endless Sky Made of Bright Lanterns at Objets Nomades by Louis Vuitton

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Perhaps the longest queue of the Milan Design Week 2019, and definitely one of the strongest emotions. Exhibition "Objets Nomades" (or Nomadic Objects) by Louis Vuitton at Palazzo Serbelloni features the Home collection of the luxury French fashion brand. What really impresses about the Louis Vuitton exhibition is the breathtaking "sky" made of white lanterns. Hundreds and hundreds, they fill the whole space singing silent songs about the adventures to come and new horizons to explore.

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