Archivio Design Ico Parisi is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters at Via Diaz 11 in Como and to present an exhibition of paintings created by Ico Parisi between the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Ico Parisi, “ARIEL”, 1980
These large-format paintings are part of the series Crolli edificanti – Tavole di provocazione (Edifying Collapses – Provocative Panels), works never exhibited before in Como. They are composed by the aggregation of various painted panels, evoking a disorienting idea of fragmented imagery. This is an integral part of the artist’s design research, where subjects such as televisions, appliances, cars and more become, for Parisi, paradoxical ‘signals’ of the disintegration of dwelling.
Ico Parisi, “Tavole di provocazione – Lavatrice”, 1980
The spaces on Via Diaz, originally designed by architect Marco Balzarotti and recently renovated with full respect for the original design, will finally be open to the public — for study, research and direct consultation. Visitors will have access to a rich archive of materials, photographs and documents, partly acquired through inheritance and partly collected over the years. The venue will also offer the opportunity to experience artworks, design pieces and architectural works on display, along with an extensive library.
ICO PARISI. CROLLI EDIFICANTI
Archivio Design Ico Parisi
Como, via Diaz 11
14-21 September 2025
10 am - 7 pm
free entrance