“RI… VITA. The design of other worlds” extended to 30 April at Museo

RI… VITA. The design of other worlds — extended until 30 April

Museo Plart in Naples has extended the exhibition “RI… VITA. The design of other worlds” until 30 April 2026. Opened on 29 January, the show brings into dialogue carved wooden figures from Val Gardena with historical plastic objects from the Plart collection, exploring the links between artisanal memory and industrial production.

Organized by Claudio Gambardella and presented by the Fondazione Plart, the exhibition highlights how different production processes — manual craftsmanship and industrial reproducibility — contribute to the cultural value of objects.

• Highlights: 24 wooden sculptures from Val Gardena (dating back to the 17th century) exhibited alongside 24 plastic objects from the museum’s collection.
• Main themes: continuity between tradition and innovation, the relationship between craft and industry, material memory.
• Collection: Museo Plart houses one of the most comprehensive historical collections of plastics, assembled by founders Maria Pia Incutti and Salvatore Paliotto.

The exhibition underscores the significance of making — from molds and models to the artisan’s hand — showing how objects convey identity and historical narratives across materials and eras.

Practical information

• Venue: Fondazione Plart, via Giuseppe Martucci 48, Naples, Italy
• Dates: 29 January 2026 – 30 April 2026 (extended)
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:30–13:30 and 15:00–18:00; Saturday 10:30–13:30
• Contact: [email protected] • +39 081 19565703 • +39 081 19565726

The exhibition is suitable for visitors interested in design history, material culture and the evolution of production techniques. It offers concrete insights into the role of plastic in contemporary material culture and the enduring value of the act of making.