Ettore Sottsass’ influence touched the farthest reaches of the design world, inspiring generations of young designers from across many disciplines.

He lives in a house designed by Ettore Sottsass. When was I was living in Silicon Valley in 1974 to 1975, I was inspired by Ettore’s designs on Olivetti’s computers and office (products).

Although Sottsass was trained as an architect, buildings are not where he made his biggest mark; his architectural work constitutes the smallest portion of the exhibition, the highlight of which are ...

Ettore Sottsass, “Lapislazzuli” (1968–72), shown with an architectural vessel from the Moche culture of Peru, AD 400–600 (photo by the author for Hyperallergic) ...

Art World A Trove of Rare Ettore Sottsass Phones Was Just Unearthed—And They’re Now for Sale. A Memphis icon, the 1985 telephone is now the only original Sottsass design on the market.

The visionary architect and designer Ettore Sottsass is being honoured front and centre at the Met Breuer in New York City, one of the most monumental celebrations (of the many) of his 100th birthday ...

Boldly shaped and coloured designs by Memphis group founder Ettore Sottsass have gone on display alongside some of the historic artefacts they reference, and contemporary objects they in turn ...

Ettore Sottsass’ influence touched the farthest reaches of the design world, inspiring generations of young designers from across many disciplines. CNN values your feedback 1.

Ettore Sottsass: Design Radical opened last week at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's satellite venue, taking over the brutalist building's third-floor galleries.. Organised by curator Christian ...