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ABOUT THE ARTIST

The Multi-Sensory World of Marina Calamai

Marina Calamai is a Florentine artist and designer. Inspired by nature and with the aim of creating tempting works of art that awaken the five senses, Marina uses her humor and irony to transform everyday objects into a more complex and layered work of art, a rebirth of the mundane into something unique, emotionally impactful yet playful.

Using the Renaissance lost wax method casting in all her jewelry, Marina works with bronze, silver, and gold. Marina Calamai also creates bespoke custom pieces as well as matrimonial pieces.

Her works also range from furniture design to painting and nature-based installations/performances. Since 2001, she has exhibited and performed in museums, in both private and public spaces, and has collaborated with notable brands in creating unique designs and collaborative pieces. Marina has studied under stylist Alain Lalou, Peter Cox, Rose Shakinovsky and Claire Gavronsky.


“Let’s take a step back as humans and be aware of the importance of nature. Be more respectful and have a more ethical behaviour towards planet Earth intended as plants, animals & resources.”

– Marina Calamai


BRAND COLLABORATIONS

As a designer, Marina Calamai has collaborated with several brands in creating custom and collaborative design pieces. Such collaborations extend from Bindi, the worldwide renowned bakery, through to Antinori, one of the largest wine companies in Italy, as well as Chiaverini, the famous jam makers, and Vitulio, also known as the masters of Gelato. Calamai has also joined forces with esteemed fashion brand GiPi to create the ‘Knit and Cake’ collection. Other notable collaborative works with brands include Banca di Roma, Galateo Ricevimenti, an award-winning Italian catering company, YPO, a global leadership community and finally Busajo, an association supporting social projects.


Stop By for A Visit

VIA SANTO SPIRITO 22/RED

Marina Calamai, who has always been interested in stimulating the other senses besides sight, has opened her multi-sensory space ‘OntheRoad’, located on the ground floor of Palazzo Guicciardini in Via Santo Spirito 22r.

Visitors can experience Calamai’s olfactory and sound installations, (the Muffin that eats you is also often the site of interviews filmed by the artist with the ice-cream microphone), and interactive paintings such as the ‘Love Labyrinth’ which engages viewers through the sense of touch. Guests are also free to browse and purchase Calamai’s jewelry and homeware collections.

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Continuing the creative legacy of Renaissance workshops and unique artisanal designs.
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