Mari was known in the fifties thanks to his investigation into the Visual perception and the Possibilities of serial production and programmingas well as for the design of some experimental kinetic works.
Experienced with the design in all its areas, from pedagogical games to domestic and office objects, classifying their own work within the rational current, That is, it fulfills a specific purpose or function.
Throughout his career, Mari received numerous awards and recognitions, such as five compassos d'in, The prize Barcelona In 1997 and the award Honorary Royal Designer for Industry For the Royal Society of Arts in London.
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What are the characteristics of Mari's designs?
Mari conceived the design as an applied art, So in their creations the artistic expression, the sciences of nature and human sciences converge.
According to Enzo Marihe design should not be limited to the creation of beautiful things and pleasant forms, but its functional aspect is equally important as the materials and production processes. Therefore, the objects designed by Mari are simple, without falling into excessive simplification.
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Enzo Mari's most famous works
After completing his studies of literature and art at the Brera Academy in Milan between 1952 and 1956, Enzo Mari He dedicated himself to industrial design, with a theoretical approach, related to his social, cultural and daily aspect. Some of his most famous works are: