Bamboo like you've never seen it before - thanks to Gucci

Pia Seidel

15-5-2025

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At Fuorisalone 2025, Gucci presented the design-orientated exhibition "Bamboo Encounters". It showed one of the brand's most iconic trademarks - bamboo - through the creative lens of seven international artists, architects and studios.

Three works stood out:

1. Engraved - Sisan Lee

The designer Sisan Lee combines bamboo with cast aluminium in her series «Engraved». Engravings reminiscent of traditional Asian patterns create a blend of the natural texture of bamboo and the precision of modern craftsmanship.

2nd Hybrid Exhalations - Dima Srouji

In her basket series «Hybrid Exhalations», artist Dima Srouji uses bamboo as a symbol of exchange and togetherness. The bamboo canes form a network that visualises air currents and represents breath as the source of life. With light, hand-blown glass objects, Dima creates delicate works that combine grass and glass in an impressive way.

3. Bamboo Assemblage N.1 - The Back Studio

Bamboo: Between design statement and suitability for everyday use

For Gucci, bamboo is not just an ecological raw material, but also a piece of history and a real design statement. With its natural look and versatile properties, it brings a natural charm to any room - while remaining super practical.

Caught a taste for it? Here you'll find bamboo furniture and accessories that give your home that certain something and conjure up a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Pia Seidel

Senior Editor

Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.ch

Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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