While going through going through the major websites, selecting exhibitions to go see during Milan Design Week. Also my email box fills itself with emails from brands I follow for some time. As always we are really looking forward visiting the many areas, the well known Palazzi and the exhibitions in new and unexpected places. 10 Corso Como is a long time favourite and this year welcoming Arno Declercq in their 300 sqm bright white space!
I am really looking forward seeing the collection at 10 Corso Como. Previous years we have seen large and collaborated exhibitions, and if you follow me for some time you might remember the first exhibition of Arno I visited at a small exhibition space at 5Vie in 2019. I enjoyed his work every year, although my favourites would be these two at Milan Design week 2023 and Milan Design week 2022
Adja a tribute to heritage and form
Arno Declercq’s latest collection, ADJA, blends the rich traditions of the Adja tribe from Benin with a bold, contemporary design. Inspired by the tribe’s intricate artistry and history, the collection brings these age-old techniques into a fresh, modern context.
The Adja tribe of Benin are known for their mastery of layering and textural craftsmanship, and ADJA reinterprets these traditions with sculptural forms, metal rings, and the signature burned patina that defines Declercq’s work. Each piece has a unique balance of raw texture and smooth, refined shapes, giving the collection a sense of timelessness.
Through ADJA, Arno Declercq captures the essence of craftsmanship—blending ancient techniques with modern design to create objects that feel both historic and fresh. It’s a collection that feels as relevant today as it would in the future, effortlessly merging the past with the present.
Pictured Adja High plate/bowl/vessel/vase and tables
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