We announce with great sorrow the passing of the visionary creator Gaetano Pesce... His originality and courage were unmatched by anyone. For sixty years, Gaetano revolutionized the worlds of art, design, and architecture, as well as the space between them. Despite health issues, especially in the last year, Gaetano remained positive, joyful, and always curious. He leaves behind his children, his family, and everyone who loved him. His uniqueness, creativity, and special message live on through his art."

Today, it was announced through a post on the Instagram account of Gaetano Pesce, one of the greatest masters of Italian design, that the famous designer had passed away.

Who is Gaetano Pesce? Pesce was born in La Spezia in 1939 and grew up in Padua and Florence. He received his architectural education at the University of Venice, where he attended the courses of renowned professors such as Carlo Scarpa and Ernesto Rogers. Between 1958 and 1963, Pesce was a member of Gruppo N, an early art collective that emulated the Bauhaus. Since the 1960s, Gaetano Pesce has been known for associating art with the design of interiors, products, and architecture.

Throughout his career, he worked as an architect, urban planner, and industrial designer. The designer, who has lived and worked in New York since 1980, has always maintained a strong connection with Italy.

Gaetano Pesce is known for his designs featuring unusual forms with creative use of color and material. Here are some of the designer's prominent works: