dolce&gabbana transforms smeg’s FAB28 refrigerator into a work of art

dolce&gabbana transforms smeg’s FAB28 refrigerator into a work of art
(above) the frigorifero d’arte exhibition was presented during milan design week 2016
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italian companies dolce&gabbana and smeg have collaborated to create 100 limited-edition refrigerators that celebrate the decorative richness of sicilian traditions. six artists took the FAB28’s sinuous lines and nostalgically retro form and hand-painted them with images the reference the island like lemons, the trinacia symbol, cart wheels, medieval knights, and battle scenes. all these pay a tribute to the sicilian cart, or carretto in italian, that is also part of the exhibition held at the metropol theater in viale piave 24, during milan design week 2016.

the whole exhibition aimed to highlight sicilian traditions
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embellished with classic floral motifs, the result of this collaboration showcases the attention to detail of two brands that clearly represent the ‘made in italy’ flag, combined with smeg’s quality and technology and dolce&gabbana’s creativity and artisan workmanship. the exclusive refrigerator collection aims to keep alive the tradition of the sicilian cart, renewing its colors and taking it to new horizons.

100 refrigerations were handpainted by sicilian six artists
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the motifs used in the refrigerators are based on the chivalric tales, mythology, religious devotions, and italian opera
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FAB28 refrigerators with unique dolce&gabbana styling
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dolce&gabbana’s metropol theater was filled with rotating refrigerators and light compositions
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detail of the collaboration between two italian giants
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each fridge is embellished with classic floral motifs
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the sicilian cart, or carretto, present at the exhibition
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exhibition view of the refrigerators with the carretto siciliano in the end
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sicilian traditions have been part of dolce&gabbana’s work, and with this collaboration, they have succeeded again
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general exhibition view
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this mood board showcased the references used to paint the refrigerators
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