[Art&Design]

METAL THROUGH TIME: NILUFAR'S MILAN EXHIBITION BRIDGES DECADES

Nilufar's "Silver Lining" exhibition in Milan brings together authentic 1970s metal pieces and contemporary designs in an immersive architectural experience.

picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery
picture of the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.
Nilufar Gallery

The Nilufar gallery in Milan has transformed its space for Design Week 2025, creating an immersive metal-focused exhibition that connects historical and contemporary design. Working with local firm Fosbury Architecture, the gallery has produced an environment where chrome surfaces from different eras interact within a mirrored aluminum shell.

The exhibition, titled "Silver Lining", places authentic 1970s metal pieces alongside works from today's design studios. Visitors encounter a labyrinthine space with plush interior finishes that create striking contrasts with the metallic pieces on display.

"Metals—especially aluminum—have held immense power in my research", Nilufar founder Nina Yashar explained. "In raw form, they represent strength, yet through skilled artisans, they become delicate and expressive".

The historical collection includes upholstered metal seating by Walter Moretti and works from Italian design icons Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti. Also featured are pieces by Marzio Cecchi, Pietro Chiesa, Gino Colombini, Guzzetti, Giorgio Montani, Mario Bellini, and Nanda Vigo.

Contemporary designers represented include Audrey Large, Supaform, studioutte, Flavie Audi, and Destroyers/Builders. Works by Wendy Andreu & Bram Vanderbeke, Odd Matter, Irene Goldberg, and Michael Schoner round out the current generation's contributions.

The exhibition creates an intentional historical ambiguity, with reflective surfaces from both eras playing against the distinctive architectural environment. This arrangement challenges visitors to reconsider assumptions about period design.

"Silver Lining" runs at Nilufar through April 13, offering a thoughtful exploration of metal's enduring role in design across generations.

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Andrea Darren

Andrea Darren

Born in Manchester, from a young age, she was passionate about art and design. She studied at the University of the Arts in London, where she developed her skills in these fields. Today, Andrea works as an editor for a renowned publishing house, combining her love for art and design with her editorial expertise.