Formafantasma Rejects White Cube Neutrality in Favor of Intentional Spatial Tension

By thomai tsimpou I designboom · Designboom · 2026-09-21

According to Designboom, the Milan and Rotterdam-based studio Formafantasma is challenging the industry standard of invisible gallery design. Founders Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin argue that the familiar white plaster wall is an active design choice rather than a neutral

According to Designboom, the Milan and Rotterdam-based studio Formafantasma is challenging the industry standard of invisible gallery design. Founders Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin argue that the familiar white plaster wall is an active design choice rather than a neutral