The KINGS duo (Federica Perazzoli and Daniele Innamorato) has imagined an immersive installation inspired by the architecture of a warehouse, comprising large shelves exclusively made by Situèr brand from Milan and hosting a broad collection of books and magazines by historical independent publishers.
A hybrid project poised between an art installation and a concept store that wishes to promote culture in all its forms and where customers can purchase a variety of publications.
The concept of introducing books into Nilufar Depot speaks of a desire to include the literary world, also physically, in the space itself, in order to assist, support and help visitors understand the meticulous selection of artwork that Nina Yashar, the founder and owner of the gallery, has collected over the past several years.
| Hours | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Nilufar Depot |
| Type | Pop Up Concept Store |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| City | Milan |
About
Nilufar Gallery
Discovering, Crossing, Creating. Nina Yashar believes in valuing design to tell stories. She founded Nilufar Gallery in Milan in 1979. Originally located in via Bigli and specialized in antique carpets, a passion she inherited from her Iranian parents, the Gallery soon launched a series of pioneering shows, including “La rosa nel tappeto” (The rose on the carpet) – a study on the iconography of the rose motif in rugs from all around the world – while bringing both Oriental and European carpets, such as Kilim, Gabbeh and Aubusson varieties, into the Italian and international spotlight. By the end of the Nineties, the Gallery, now located in via della Spiga, ventured into modern and contemporary furniture, showcasing the work of midcentury masters alongside unusual carpets, cutting-edge furniture and emerging designers’ pieces. In 1999, the Gallery expanded its headquarters in via della Spiga with a project lead by Italian designer Gian Carlo Montebello. The first decade of the new century witnessed a series of experimentations and contamination which strengthened the Gallery’s reputation of a reference point to historical and contemporary design lovers.
