Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. He directed the magazines Casabella, Modo and Domus. Monographs on his work and his projects with the Alchimia group have been published in several languages.
His focus is on objects, furniture, concept interiors, paintings, installations and architecture. He is a design and image consultant to many different kinds of companies all over the world.
He is an honorary member of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. In 1979 and 1981 he was awarded the Italian Compasso d'Oro of design; in France he carries the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres; he also holds an honorary title from the Architectural League of New York and an honorary doctorate degree from the Politecnico di Milano.
