No. 7

From a series of illustrated letters sent by the Italian architect Gio Ponti to his publisher Daria Guarnati in the 1960s.

Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891-1979) was an Italian architect and designer. Over his sixty-year career, Ponti designed and built over a hundred buildings such as the Pirelli Tower in Milan and Villa Planchart in Caracas and turned his had to furniture, decorative art, and industrial design. From the Superleggera chairs through to thousands of cabinets, lamps, ceramics and glassware, Ponti was a relentlessly inventive visionary who pushed the boundaries of both Italian and global design.

The content of these letters were frequently mundane, but Ponti injected magic into the ordinary. As he put it:

“Enchantment: a useless thing, but as indispensable as bread”

The original work is held by Drawing Matter, an organisation that explores the role of drawing in architectural thought and practice. We have collaborated with them to bring highlights from their extraordinary collection to a wider audience. Explore Drawing Matter here. 

A Giclée fine art print on Japanese Awagami Inbe Washi paper.

Our beautiful frames are handmade in Somerset, using sustainably sourced FSC timber and acid-free, conservation mount board to protect your print.

To complement this print, we have carefully selected some hand painted and waxed frame finishes for you to choose from. Alternatively, explore our complete collection of finishes here, or provide us with your own.

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