From Idea to Matter: An Exclusive Day of Creation with World-Renowned Artist Dodo Arslan
Overview
Step into the creative universe of Dodo Arslan, one of Italy’s most celebrated contemporary designers, named among the ‘100 most talented designers in the world’ by Taschen, and internationally acclaimed for his poetic, human-centered approach to materials and form.
In this private, full-day immersion, you are invited to journey with the artist from the spark of an idea on paper, to the birth of form in a foundry, discovering how gestures, emotions, and materials become art.
Hosted between Dodo’s studio near Como and a collaborating artisan foundry, the experience reveals the intimate relationship between thought and matter. You will be guided in sketching, imprinting, and witnessing your creative intention transform into a personal metal artifact, at a foundry.
An exclusive day of discovery, guided by the Artist, where creativity, curiosity and design become a hands-on journey into craftsmanship.
Dates 2026: to be confirmed
Sale Price
€0/guest
(20% non-refundable deposit included, taxes included)
Duration
Approximately 7 hours
Group size
Maximum 4 guests
Cancellation Policy
80% refund for cancellations made 30 days prior (no refund thereafter)
Languages
English, Italian
Meeting point
N/A
Included Privileges
- Full-day private experience with Dodo Arslan
- Exclusive access to studio and artisan foundry
- Personal creative guidance throughout
- All materials and casting participation
- Light lunch and Italian aperitivo
- Signed and boxed personal artifact
Itinerary
- Arrival & welcome coffee at Dodo Arslan’s studio
- Creative dialogue & design-gesture exploration
- lunch & transfer to artisan foundry
- Casting & creation process with artisans
- Return to studio, aperitivo & reflection
- Presentation of finished artifact & farewell
The Experience
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Meet the Expert
- Dodo Arslan
Dodo Arslan is an Italian-Armenian designer celebrated internationally for his innovative work in furniture, lighting, and objets d’art. Recognized by Taschen among the world’s top 90 designers, he leads a studio between Italy and Florida, creating bespoke pieces for luxury residential and contract projects. His acclaimed works, such as the ‘Otto’ armchair in the Permanent Collection of Italian Design at Triennale Milano, have been exhibited across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Winner of multiple awards including the Young & Design, Mini Design, and Pirelli PZero Awards, Arslan continues to define contemporary luxury design with visionary creativity and timeless craft.