"The central nave of Sant'Agostino becomes the spine of the exhibition, as the designer divides the space using white, geometric volumes through freestanding architectural forms that visitors can move through."
"The walls are neutral, the geometry is clean, and the lamps carry all scenographic tension, and against the historical backdrop of the church - its stonework, its arched ceilings, its stored centuries - the contrast between the ancient structure and the designed light comes through."
"The exhibition is structured in two parts, with the first one moving through five utopias of light. The second part traces the designer's career, placing his forty years of work in dialogue with the architecture around them."
"VERA, a limited edition lamp produced for Volumnia, is the more theatrical of the two. The base is cylindrical aluminum, painted in amaranth red, a departure from the natural finishes Groppi typically uses."
The exhibition titled One hour of light features Italian light designer Davide Groppi's work over forty years, from the late 1980s to new pieces. Curated by Marco Sammicheli, it runs until May 26th, 2026, at the Church of Sant'Agostino. The layout includes white geometric volumes that create pools of light, contrasting with the church's historical architecture. The exhibition is divided into two parts, exploring five utopias of light and Groppi's career in relation to surrounding architecture. Two new lighting objects, including the theatrical VERA lamp, are introduced.
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