“100 Beautiful Tiles” and 50 “Sine Qua Non” Catalogues at Caffè Solito Posto
On Saturday 5 September 2026, Caffè Solito Posto in Faenza will host “100 Beautiful Tiles and 50 Sine Qua Non Catalogues”, an event conceived by Rolando Giovannini and dedicated to excellence in ceramic design for architecture.
The event presents a refined selection of iconic pieces and historic catalogues created over the past seventy years, tracing the evolution of ceramic design and industrial production. The exhibition and discussion will feature works by internationally renowned masters and designers such as Gio Ponti, Alessandro Mendini, Krizia, Ettore Sottsass, Valentino and Carlo Zauli.
Event Details and Contributors
- Featured works: Iconic pieces and historical documentation by Gio Ponti, Alessandro Mendini, Krizia, Ettore Sottsass, Valentino and Carlo Zauli.
- Conceived by: Rolando Giovannini.
- With the support of: Alberto Gramellini (“Casa +”, Faenza) and Franco Manfredini (Casalgrande Padana, Reggio Emilia).
- Scientific partners: Andrea Bresciani (former SACMI executive), Vieri Chini, Bianco Ghini, Paolo Rava, Pietro Ravagli, Francesco Scocca and Marinella Zaccherini.
Useful Information
- Date: Saturday 5 September 2026.
- ⏰ Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
- Venue: Caffè Solito Posto – Via Giuliano da Maiano 29, 48018 Faenza (RA), Italy.
- ️ Admission: Free and open to the public.
