During Salone del Mobile 2025, Friedman Benda unveils Far Afield, a solo exhibition by Misha Kahn in collaboration with Capsule Plaza. Set against Azimuth, a vibrant grid of colorful mirrors inspired by celestial mapping, the exhibition invites viewers to become the epicenter of a cosmic exploration.
Highlights include Euphausiids Delight (Final Moments), a complex, crustacean-inspired center table, and A Long Winter’s Sleep, Kahn’s first work in carved marble, resembling draped fabric. “This unlimited approach to form finding is less about defining relationships and more about exploring their entire ecosystem,” Kahn explains.
Also on view are new functional pieces in mohair, cedar, and other materials, merging digital and handcrafted techniques—from a VR-inspired handwoven carpet by Stephens Tapestries to amorphous, puzzle-like seating designs such as Mole Eats Worm and Double Shuck Pea.
Misha Kahn [American, b. 1989] Euphausiids Delight (Final Moments), 2024 PLA, resin, fiberglass, steel and automotive paint 31 x 66 1/2 x 65 inches 78.7 x 169 x 165 cm
Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Misha Kahn Photography by Phoebe Dheurle
| Hours | Press Opening April 7 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Piazza Risorgimento 8 |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| City | Milan |
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Friedman Benda
Friedman Benda is a platform to identify and advance key narratives that intersect contemporary design, craft, architecture, visual and conceptual art, and cutting-edge technological research. Spanning five continents and four generations, Friedman Benda represents a roster of seminal established and emerging designers, as well as historically significant estates. Since 2007, the gallery’s exhibitions, publications and collaborations with institutions have played a vital role in the development of the contemporary design market and scholarship.
