As part of the Earthrise 2025 exhibition,
Saglietti Group
was responsible for the technical implementation of the exhibition design, developing a
A modular, innovative project that aligns with the central theme: democracy.
A multifaceted initiative, developed in collaboration with curator Vera Sacchetti
and the team at the Circolo del Design, which involved
Existing elements, custom solutions
, and technically complex immersive spaces.
Exhibition Design: Between Planning, Reuse, and Curatorial Vision
From Concept to Material: A Technical and Narrative Translation
On the occasion of the Third edition of Earthrise, the work of The Saglietti Group has focused on a physical and functional translation of the curatorial vision. Each element was designed and created to respond to a A twofold goal: to enhance the readability of the content presented at and to maintain narrative continuity with previous editions. The project was organized into six thematic areas, each dedicated to an aspect of the Contemporary Democracy. Custom technical solutions were developed for each work — modular, demountable, and reusable — capable of integrating with the spatial characteristics of the Design Club. Among the installations managed for the 2025 edition:- Fragments of Democracy II (Studio Folder with Matteo Bettini): An investigation into press freedom in Italy, featuring data, maps, and complex documents. The design translates the density of information into a clear and engaging visual experience, stimulating critical thinking about the fragility of contemporary democracies.
- XML Architecture Research Urbanism: is a visual atlas of the 193 UN member states, classified into five recurring typologies. Each configuration reveals a different way of understanding political debate and of representing democracy.
- Infinite Passports, inspired by the work of Giuditta Vendrame and Fiona du MesnilDot: , a collage of imaginary passports composed of real fragments, , which suggests a future without barriers to citizenship and freedom of movement.
- Propaganda Theater by Jonas Staal: “ ” is an intense audiovisual experience that explores populist messages, political propaganda, contemporary conflicts, and manipulated narratives.
- Filandón - Public Infrastructure for Transmedia Gatherings by Space Popular: an exploration of the future of participatory spaces that bridge the physical and digital worlds, avatars, virtual meetings, and shared environments.
- Wishing You Well by Andrea Anner and Thibault Brevet (AATB): is a robot that tosses a coin into a fountain, endlessly. A poetic gesture that connects desire, technology, and trust.
