"An architect by training, a designer by adaptation, a painter by vocation, and a writer through the desire to make friends".

"Transitioning between furniture and design objects, interior design, installations, sculptures and paintings, he crafts a narrative universe that is uniquely his own".

"Utilitarian elegance and sharp angular forms".

Renowned for his iconic work for Olivetti and beautiful glass and ceramic works, Sottsass is one of Italy’s most influential designers.

His work shocked and excited society.