the first edition under the title ‘the seven obsessions of italian design’ was shown from december 7th, 2007 and closed on january 5th, 2009. see a designboom collection of images that illustrate the restoration work and document the ‘7 obsessions’ exhibitions.

general view of the stage of the ‘theatre of animism’, furniture items designed by ettore sottsass, alessandro mendini, gaetano pesce …

triennale design museum 2007 09 general view of the ‘energy’ sector, scooters and an isetta car image © designboom

triennale design museum 2007 09 ‘tube chair’ chaise longue by joe colombo for flexform, 1969 produced in 1970 image © designboom

triennale design museum 2007 09 chandelier by gino sarfatti for flos, 1956

the complete photo collection report

triennale design museum 2007 09 here