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Andrea Valsecchi

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Andrea Valsecchi
A marble sculpture from the Marble Bags series by Andrea Valsecchi.
Born
Andrea Valsecchi

1992
Locarno, Switzerland
NationalitySwiss
EducationIstituto Marangoni (Fashion Styling)
Known forMarble sculpture
Notable workMarble Bags series
Websitewww.marble-bags.com

Andrea Valsecchi (born 1992) is a Swiss artist, sculptor, and designer whose work includes marble sculptures, furniture design, and interior decoration. His practice incorporates elements of fashion styling, interior design, and stone-carving techniques with contemporary themes, particularly through his Marble Bags series, replicating designer handbags in marble. His works have been exhibited at international art fairs and featured in galleries.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

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Valsecchi was born in Locarno, Switzerland, in 1992.[3] He studied Fashion Styling at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan, where he gained experience in the fashion industry.[3] Initially working as a stylist, he became involved in interior design, collaborating with architects and private clients on projects incorporating natural stone and other materials.[4]

Career

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The sculpting process of a Marble Bags piece, highlighting traditional marble carving techniques.

Fashion and Interior Design

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After completing his studies, Valsecchi worked as a stylist and personal shopper in Lugano, assisting clients with wardrobe selection and aesthetic choices.[5] His work in fashion led to an interest in interior decoration, where he collaborated on residential and commercial projects. He worked with designers and artisans to integrate luxury materials into interior spaces.[4]

Furniture and Home Collection

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In 2018, Valsecchi collaborated with Valsecchi Marmi, a family-run stonework company, to create a collection of marble furniture.[6][7]The collection included handcrafted tables, decorative objects, and home accessories. His work has been mentioned in publications such as Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, and Il Corriere della Sera.[8][9]

Marble Bags Collection

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In 2023, Valsecchi introduced Marble Bags, a series of marble sculptures modeled after luxury handbags.[10] The collection was noted for its detailed craftsmanship and the use of marble to replicate the textures and forms of fabric accessories.[3]

Exhibitions

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  • Art Miami (2023)[11]
  • Intersect Aspen (2023)[12]
  • Art Palm Beach + Contemporary (2024)
  • Singapore Art Fair (2024)
  • Art Karlsruhe (2023, 2024)[13]
  • Art Salon Zürich (2024)[14]
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Marble Bags by Andrea Valsecchi featured at Galleria sacchetti art exhibition distorisone

Valsecchi’s work is represented by various galleries, including:

  • WOS Art Gallery (Zurich)[15]
  • Friedrichs Pontone Art Gallery (New York)[16]
  • La Lanta Fine Art Gallery (Bangkok)[10]
  • Galleria d’Arte Sacchetti (Ascona)[17]
  • Gstaad Palace

Artistic Style and Influences

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Valsecchi’s sculptures integrate traditional marble carving techniques with contemporary design elements.[10] His work often explores materiality and craftsmanship, using marble to reinterpret everyday luxury objects.[3]

Publications and Media Coverage

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His work has been covered in various publications, including:

  • Vanity Fair
  • Falstaff Living[18]
  • Architectural Digest[8]
  • Vogue Magazine
  • Il Corriere della Sera[9]
  • Cooperazione Magazine[19]
  • Ascona Magazine
  • Bilanz Business Magazine
  • Lampoon Magazine[4]
  • Annabelle Magazine
  • Choisi Artphilein Editions
  • Ticino welcome[5]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ "Andrea Valsecchi". CCAA - Centro di Cultura e d'Arte Ascona (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  2. ^ "Distorsione". CCAA - Centro di Cultura e d'Arte Ascona. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  3. ^ a b c d "Andrea Valsecchi - Biography". Friedrichs Pontone. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  4. ^ a b c Cornegliani, Elisa (2021-09-19). "Marmo, dalla gloria del passato ai nuovi impieghi: non è imitabile". Lampoon Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  5. ^ a b Welcome, Ticino (2019-10-07). "Andrea Valsecchi, a Lugano personal Shopper e Stylist". Ticino Welcome (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-19.
  6. ^ "Valsecchi Marmi: Arredo e accessori in pietra naturale". Archiproducts (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  7. ^ "LUXURY COFFEE TABLES". Valsecchi Marmi (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  8. ^ a b Pitino, Marilena (2022-03-01). "L'eterna bellezza del bagno in marmo". Architectural Digest Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  9. ^ a b "CANDELE PROFUMATE 2021: le 18 Candele Natale idee regalo più belle". Style (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  10. ^ a b c "Marble Bags". La Lanta Fine Art. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  11. ^ "Art Miami". www.artmiami.com. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  12. ^ "Intersect Aspen". Intersect Aspen. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  13. ^ GmbH, Karlsruher Messe und Kongress. "art karlsruhe". www.art-karlsruhe.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  14. ^ "Art Salon Zürich | Zürichs neue Kunstmesse". Art Salon Zürich | Zürichs neue Kunstmesse (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  15. ^ "Andrea Valsecchi". Modern & Contemporary Art. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  16. ^ "Andrea Valsecchi - Works". Friedrichs Pontone. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  17. ^ "Andrea Valsecchi". CCAA - Centro di Cultura e d'Arte Ascona (in German). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  18. ^ "Valsecchi Marmi: Handwerkskunst mit Tradition - Falstaff LIVING" (in German). Retrieved 2025-02-12.
  19. ^ Schaer Christian - previon ag. "ePaper Cooperazione". epaper.cooperazione.ch (in German). Archived from the original on 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
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