Poster: XV Triennale di Milano, 1973 [Giulio Confalonieri]

XV Triennale di Milano : esposizione internazionale delle arti decorative e industriali moderne e dell’ architettura moderna, 1973. 27 x 39, printed by Grafiche A. Nava, Milano 8–1973 “Esente da bollo 1768/73”. Superb design by Giulio Confalonieri (1926–2008).

An uncommon and important poster announcing the XV Triennale di Milano, the international exhibition which took place at Milan’s Palazzo dell’Arte from September 20 thru November 20, 1973. It’s theme, “Lo Spazio Abitabile” (The Habitable Space) searched for better uses of living space and featured works of modern decorative art, industrial design and architecture with sections curated by luminaries such as Aldo Rossi, Ettore Sottsass, Andrea Branzi and others.

Confalonieri who was responsible for the exhibition graphics, designed this monumental poster — the lettering is treated as a sculptural form and relied on simplicity, geometry and contrast for an impactful expression. Printed in black ink on lightweight paper.

An original poster in good condition with light wrinkles and creases to the surface and some wear along the margins. Poster will be rolled and shipped in a tube.