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Gaetano Pesce Foundation Established to Preserve Architect's Legacy

The Gaetano Pesce Foundation has been launched to safeguard and continue the work of the late Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce. The nonprofit aims to preserve his archive and support future exhibitions, publications, and authorized editions.

The foundation will maintain Pesce's archive, which includes objects, drawings, prototypes, and documentation. It will also foster research, educational initiatives, and institutional partnerships, aligning with Pesce's vision for his practice.

Established before Pesce's passing, the foundation's board comprises individuals who collaborated closely with him. Giulia Tosciri serves as director, while design historian Glenn Adamson is president, overseeing academic direction and partnerships.

Adamson highlighted Pesce's influential role in art and design, emphasizing his refusal to adhere to strict categories as a core aspect of his experimental approach.

Michael J. Greenberg acts as secretary, and Edward Secker is treasurer. Alessandro Byther, who has worked with Pesce for over a decade, joins as director and continues as creative director at Gaetano Pesce Studio, overseeing the production of authorized works.

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