Architect Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan. He directed the “Casabella”, “Modo” and “Domus” magazines. Monographs on his work and on his professional contribution to the Studio Alchimia have been published in various languages. He created objects, furniture, environments, paintings, installations and architectural projects. He collaborated with international companies and was a consultant to various industries in Europe and the Far East, setting up their image and design endeavours. He is an honorary member of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. In 1979 and 1981, he was awarded the “Compasso d’Oro” for design, and was made “Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres” in France; he was awarded honours by the Architectural League of New York and received an Honorary Degree from Milan’s Politecnico and from the École Normale Supérieure de Cachan in France. He is an honorary professor at the Guangzhou Academy of fine Arts in China. His creations are featured in various museums and private collections. His work, both theoretical and written, as well as in project form, has developed across art, design and architecture.