Brickell Flatiron Presents: From Memphis to Miami at YoungArts
Miami, FL – November 30, 2016 – Miami’s design elite descend on the YoungArts Jewel Box for From Memphis to Miami – an evocative, 180-minute flash exhibition unveiling the work and message of Italian design legend Massimo Iosa Ghini. For one night only, Brickell Flatiron joined forces with the National YoungArts Foundation and leading Italian design brands; Barausse, Casalgrande Padana, Milldue, Margraf, Oikos, Platform, Snaidero, and Zucchetti.Kos, to showcase Iosa Ghini’s prolific work and 30 years of creative activity. Inside the YoungArts Jewel Box, guests enjoyed captivating illustrations of Iosa Ghini’s famed designs for brands from Ferrari to Bertrand created a dynamic backdrop for the event. Limited-edition pieces rarely seen by the public – including the iconic Otello Armchair, Memphis (1986), Futuro Chaise Longue, Moroso (1987), Faro Lamp (1988), Juliette Chair, Memphis (1987) and Caraffa Memphis – Tamara, Aletta and Morandina (2014), transported from private collections from across the country for the one-night-only exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2016. In celebration of Iosa Ghini’s collaboration with Brickell Flatiron and first large-scale residential development project in the US, From Memphis to Miami unveiled curation of sketches, drawings, products and visuals by the renowned designer – never before seen in North America.