A scent of light floats above BASE Milano

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of culture, cafés and young designers, this year Ingo Maurer incorporates amorphous textures, flowing forms, and organic elements into an installation in the centre of Via Tortona. Located at the BASE cultural centre, the FLOWAIR installation winds its way through the inner courtyard, up the fire escape and onto the roof, offering a spectacle of light and colour both by day and by night.
 

Inflated shapes and the play of form, colour, and light

In this installation, Ingo Maurer explores the theme of inflated shapes, skilfully playing with form, colour, and light to create a visual experience. During the day, visitors experience a variety of objects that are set in motion using wind machines and the natural wind. At night, the light component is added: a play of different LED light colours, which intensifies the surprising from the same perspective, creates a "scent of light".
 

The art of wind and movement

The open-air installation consists of several elements up to 10 metres high, which alternately inflate and contract slowly, using the energy of the wind to dance in the breeze and create a ballet of light. The trumpet-like structures distort the scale and create the illusion of diminutiveness. Ingo Maurer re-mixes structure and wind to create patterns of movement and light, visualising the invisible flow of air through a carefully designed orchestra of objects.
 

Bringing nature to urban spaces

With light as a material, Ingo Maurer is used to working with the unimaginable and intangible. The lighting design brand aims to remind people of the forgotten movements of air and their significance, especially within the bustling environment around BASE. The FLOWAIR installation offers visitors the opportunity to engage with Ingo Maurer's thought-provoking creation in a dynamic outdoor environment. The story and concept behind this work of art are deliberately left open to interpretation. The experience with light and immateriality enables Ingo Maurer to capture atmospheric impulses and rekindle people's awareness of the wind.
 

BASE Milano location - an invigorating place

In selecting the location, Ingo Maurer has remained true to his vision of recent years of "creating a unique exhibition tailored to the location". After last year's outdoor installation and performance of the interior spaces on the Porta Nuova traffic island, Ingo Maurer has found a strong partner for the upcoming Milan Design Week, BASE Milano.
 

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