Sebastián Matta on Classicdesign.it

Explore the creative universe of Sebastián Matta, the renowned Chilean architect, painter, and designer of the 20th century. A key figure in the surrealist movement, Matta made a lasting impact on the worlds of art and design. Arriving in Paris in 1934 to work with Le Corbusier, Matta embarked on an artistic journey that led him to create iconic works, delving into the unconscious through his Psychological Morphologies series.

During World War II, Matta relocated to New York, where he continued to influence the exiled surrealist community and inspire emerging artists, including Arshile Gorky and Jackson Pollock. His return to Europe saw him split his time between Rome and Paris, where he furthered his aesthetic exploration between abstraction and unsettling anthropomorphic forms.

In the 1960s, through collaboration with Dino Gavina in the Ultramobile project, Matta brought to life unique surrealist furnishings that have become design icons. Among these are the legendary MAgriTTA pouf, the modular Malitte seating, and the Margarita armchair, now available in the exclusive catalog of the Paradisterrestre gallery, the direct heir to Dino Gavina's vision. Discover the eclectic collection of furnishings bearing the signature of Sebastián Matta and add a touch of surrealism to your home.