During the 59th edition of Marmomac, the exhibition Epiphanies—curated by Raffaello Galiotto and hosted at The Plus Theatre | Hall 10—invited visitors to explore the expressive potential of natural stone through design experimentation and technological innovation.
Bringing together international designers and leading companies, the exhibition offered a compelling reflection on the evolving role of stone in contemporary culture—balancing tradition, material intelligence, and forward-looking design research.
Among the standout works on display:
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Reasoning with Stone – Matteo Fraticelli & Marcela Sottile, FROM architecture – Grassi Pietre
An exploration of balance and chromatic duality, this work highlights the refined aesthetic qualities of Vicenza Stone in its Blu Perla variety.
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The Return of Natural Stone – Anne Hangebruch & Mark Ammann Architekten, GROUPWORK – Bamberger Natursteinwerk Herman Graser
A sustainable architecture project that reinterprets structural principles by combining stone, wood, and steel—underscoring the renewed relevance of natural materials in contemporary construction.
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Lucidum – Tara Moore with Alessandro Marchetti, Marble Projects – Robologica
A seamless encounter between advanced technology and craftsmanship, resulting in functional marble sculptures that embody precision and poetic form.
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Aracari – Ludson Moulin Zampirolli – Pellegrini Meccanica, Decormarmi, Granistone
A study in formal and technical experimentation, pushing the physical and aesthetic boundaries of natural stone through innovative processes.
Through Epiphanies, natural stone reaffirmed its contemporary vitality—a material both ancient and ever-new, capable of generating visionary expressions through design, research, and a culture of collaboration. The exhibition stood as a testament to how stone continues to inspire dialogue between art, technology, and sustainability in the modern age.
