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ERNESTO GISMONDI
The father of Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi propelled his involvement
in the Memphis Design movement into profoundly revolutionizing the
field of lighting design in both Italy and the world.
Born on Christmas Day, Gismondi began his career as an Aeronautical
Engineer. Bringing industrial concepts, materials and finishes into
lighting designs for both domestic and public space underlines
Gismondi’s adherence to meaningful innovation.
Recognizing his international contributions to the field of lighting
manufacture, he was awarded a Compasso d’Oro lifetime
achievement award in 1995.
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