Mario Bellini

Mario Bellini (1935-) is a globally renowned architect and designer, winning the Golden Compass Award eight times. His work is represented in the permanent collection at New York's MoMA, which held a retrospective for him in 1987. He served as editor of Domus magazine from 1985 to 1991 and has curated numerous exhibitions. Bellini's designs are known for their sculptural quality and versatility. His designs, like the Camaleonda sofa, blend comfort and aesthetics, often using innovative materials and modular forms. Since the 1980s, Bellini has focused on architecture, designing notable projects like the Portello Trade Fair district, the Tokyo Design Centre, and the National Gallery of Victoria.