Ep. 210: Marva Griffin Wilshire on 25 years of Salone Satellite and Showcasing Creativity

Published: April 2, 2024, 4:01 a.m.

Frequently referred to as the godmother of Italian design, Marva Griffin Wilshire, grew up in a large family in Venezuela, reading House & Garden and rearranging the furniture. Drawn to Italy in the 1970\u2019s, she landed a job as a secretary for Piero Busnelli, founder of B&B Italia, which opened up her entire world. She was introduced to architects and designers, getting a first-hand look at the inner workings of Italian design. Since then, she\u2019s committed herself to giving young designers a chance to showcase their creativity \u2013 most notably by founding the wildly successful SaloneSatellite which welcomes emerging designers worldwide. 


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