Archivio Gianfranco Frattini
Founded in 2004 by his son and daughter Emanuela and Marco, the Gianfranco Frattini Archive (Gianfranco Frattini Studio Inc. based in New York and Milan) is the main reference point for the preservation and promotion of the architect's work. It focuses on contextualizing and promoting his design philosophy within the current cultural landscape and transmitting the legacy of the Maestro's work.
In 2007, the studio donated archival materials produced during 50 y ears of activity (forexample more than 10,000 drawings among others) to CSAC - Centro Studi e Archivio della Comunicazione at the University of Parma. These resources are accessible to scholars and enthusiasts.
Studio Gianfranco Frattini also meticulously evaluates and manages requests for re-editions and collaborations with manufacturing companiessuch as Acerbis, Artemide, Tacchini, Poltrona Frau, and Gubi.
Since 2019 with the assistance of in.circle.srl, Studio has created a digital presence. A continuously updated digital archive is available at gianfrancofrattini.com. Hundreds of photographs of products and projects have been digitized and cataloged, incorporating updates on newre-editions, as well as publications in magazines, unpublished contributions,and new documentation. The result is an open-ended project-a platform dedicated to operational research and deeper exploration of Frattini's legacy.
In parallel with the website, the Gianfranco Frattini Studio's lnstagram profile @gianfrancofrattini celebrates and keeps the legacyof the Milanese architect and designer alive. Through a curated selection of historical and contemporary images, the feed highlights the scale fluidity of his work. Photos of interiors, architecture, and iconic products demonstrate his significant contribution to 20th-century Italian design. The profile alsoincludes press articles and both historical and contemporarypublications, providing a comprehensive overview of his career and the growing interest in his work.
Exhibitions and product campaigns:
The following exhibitions have contributed to spreading awareness of Gianfranco Frattini's work:
Works in the Museum of Modern Art's Permanent Collection, New York
Works in the Smithsonian, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Collection, New York
Photos from 2008 Exhibition, Made in Cassina, Triennale di Milano
Exhibition at Hans Peter Jochum, 2009, Berlin
Ritrovare Gianfranco Frattini, 2018, Villa Reale di Monza
Filo d’autore, 2022, Torri Lana 1885 Showroom
CB2 product campaign, 2022
Gianfranco Frattini: ieri, oggi, domani, 2023, Palazzo Arese Borromeo, Cesano Maderno (MB)
Gianfranco Frattini Design 1955/2003, Silvana Editoriale, 2023
Centenario
Copyright and Intellectual Property
The heirs of Gianfranco Frattini (Emanuela and Marco Frattini) are the sole official representatives of the architect and designer. They are dedicated to promoting historical and artistic research on his work, supporting museums and institutions in the organization of exhibitions and events, and managing the digital catalogue raisonné. The heirs are the sole holders of image rights and copyright for Gianfranco Frattini’s works.
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