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Design And Fine Art Come Together In B&B Italia

Glenn Cuevo highlights collectors’ furniture and art pieces to show how they mirror each other

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<div><br/></div><p>The <a href="https://www.bebitaliamanila.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwitShBhA6EiwAq3RqA1m6oZaICk6_FvDwjT4EljZ86M_DrAn5UZPfuKAbkKGRHZ-uD4MqZBoCpt8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">B&amp;B Italia</a> showroom in Manila is transformed into an immersive, gallery-like experience by esteemed curator, Glenn Cuevo.  In <a href="https://www.bebitaliamanila.com/art-space/" target="_blank">Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition</a>, Cuevo creates rooms that showcase art alongside select B&amp;B Italia furniture pieces, highlighting their relationship with one another.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/960e4d34-e839-4e1a-9276-7be808754a76_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b2df4ff5-de3f-4dbb-b874-353eed444e26_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/44303503-a642-4b93-ba15-ac6defcca3e3_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2f5d9088-f46c-463d-ad6b-40d0b9c73e78_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f649354b-ecf1-435b-8e7f-ba66abbd9551_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5e497804-eebf-4c35-9c1c-6e98786a3147_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/642e8735-cbb2-4222-b16d-7bbf7b9a0c80_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1ca1c7fd-c8b7-4916-8149-702d972bc832_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6e9aef49-e23b-4ba1-ba8b-e8b522c25027_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 10.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/732994ed-6f95-4e3a-a980-fd36c2f1a4b3_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 11.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7a7e30fa-678f-4cb8-bc21-ae4634c44a91_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 12.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bd0e5092-2443-4d3b-ab54-55e893f09dfb_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 14.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/559ff250-b38a-4135-851e-cd307034287d_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 13.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/efc4d472-6028-4a78-ada6-efd38fabb1af_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 15.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cfa36061-7b40-4fd4-a973-63d94217f5a0_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 16.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/306628b3-a3d5-4ac2-bb83-bc55234b1339_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 19.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2037ebd8-8bdf-4c1b-82e7-76b32ee38e9f_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 20.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; Space Serie 02: The Collector’s Edition At B&amp;B Italia<cite>Jar Concengco</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art &amp; 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As seen in B&amp;B Italia’s storied collection of stellar furniture pieces, a sofa can arguably be called a work of art by virtue of its outstanding design and craftsmanship.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d566171a-3378-4917-9a65-43850a37aa3a_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 6.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Edamame armchair and Formiche small table by Piero Lissoni.  On the wall: Symphony of Life by Bullet Dematera  <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Jar Concengco  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In this series of rooms styled by Cuevo, these chosen furniture pieces such as the <a href="https://www.bebitaliamanila.com/?s=BLITZ+TABLE&amp;post_type=product" target="_blank">Blitz Table</a> by Mario Bellini— a limited edition at 100 pieces—  are shown in the context of art pairings, giving the viewer a peek into how local collectors might style Filipino masterpieces together with European designer furniture in their own homes.  Thus, the exhibit gives a privileged view into rooms that are endowed with stellar art and design, following Cuevo’s concept of <em>Gemello</em>, or <em>Due</em>, Italian words for “twin,” alluding to the manner by which he arranges art and furniture where on side mirrors the other.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6c5d718d-5274-4db9-a952-0736d0c788de_bb italia art space 02 glenn cuevo 22.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">In the Lao Lianben and Arturo Luz Room, the “Monk’s House” takes center stage. Lao Lianben’s masterpiece depicts a serene landscape characterized by a village situated in the highlands, reinterpreted through Lao’s distinct style that entails layering different textures. The Lao Lianben room also features the limited edition Blitz Table by Mario Bellini — #7 out of 100 in the world. Highlighted in the same room are Arturo Luz’s beloved Performer Series, a collection of paintings that feature the artist&#x27;s fascination with performers and the theatrical arts.  B&amp;B Italia’s Eileen Console makes the perfect perch for this.  <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of B&amp;B Italia  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Accompanying B&amp;B Italia furniture pieces are art work by renowned Filipino artists, Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel, HR Ocampo, Arturo Luz and Jose Joya.</p><div><br/></div><p>The exhibit also shines a spotlight on notable B&amp;B Italia novelty pieces such as the Pochette Armchair, Mjna Chairs, the Le Bambole collection which saw a recent reissue, as well as iconic pieces such as the Camaleonda Sofa, Serie Up Armchair, Edamame Daybed, Tobi-ishi Tables, Papilio Chairs and many more.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/c43e97ae-943c-4f83-9b48-8424ce18d6eb_bb italia art space glenn cuevo 23.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Curator Glenn Cuevo sits on the Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini.  Abstracts by Jigger Cruz hang on the wall.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of B&amp;B Italia  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Discover iconic B&amp;B Italia pieces and masterpieces of notable featured artists when you visit the Art &amp; Space Serie 02 exhibit. Drop by the B&amp;B Italia Manila showroom at the Twenty-Four Seven McKinley Building, BGC from March 30 to April 30, 2023. For inquiries, appointments, or private tours, contact B&amp;B Italia Manila by calling 8705 9999. You may also reach them through their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BB-Italia-Manila-107379772046191" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (@bebitaliamanila), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bebitaliamanila/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@bebitaliamanila), or <a href="https://www.bebitaliamanila.com/" target="_blank">website</a> (bebitaliamanila.com). </em></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Focus Global Inc. is the exclusive distributor of B&amp;B Italia in the Philippines. </em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Gallery Photographs by Jar Concengco</strong></div>