Valentina Guttuso
What fascinates us Flea Market . A trace. A brocade.
We act as trackers every time we go to a town, sail to nearby islands or take a plane to any other place. We are not talking about finding unique hotels and restaurants, which too, but about finding, among hundreds of objects, with that piece that will be the most precious souvenir inside our suitcase.
Strolling through traditional alleys where the neighbors sell their objects from yesterday, today and always, is a hobby that he also shares Valentina Guttuso , from the creative agency Talea Studio. Dedicated to covering the aesthetic emergencies of its clients for events or sets, Guttuso travels the world (and especially its precious Italy) to find “pre-loved” pieces , such as plates, cups, tablecloths and cloth napkins.
The same ones that can now be seen in her new project, Talea Shop. “I am fascinated by the concept of a good table . Its purpose as a family meeting point or a gastronomic pretext to share its beauty, whether as the superfluous tables of Claesz, those imagined by Matisse, the elegant objects of Morandi or the austere elegance of Donghi”. And now, too, like ours.
This report was published in number 142 of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine (October 2020). Subscribe to the printed edition (11 printed issues and a digital version for €24.75, by calling 902 53 55 57 or from our website).