Italian designer Gaetano Pesce has died in New York. The news was confirmed in a statement released by his studio on Instagram this morning: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of visionary creator Gaetano Pesce.⁠Over the course of six decades, Gaetano revolutionized the worlds of art, design, architecture, and the liminal spaces between these categories. His originality and nerve are matched by none.⁠
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Despite dealing with health-related setbacks, especially in the last year, Gaetano remained positive, playful, and ever-curious. He is survived by his children, family, and all who adored him. His uniqueness, creativity, and special message live on through his art.”⁠