Mutina originates from a dual insight – on one hand, the need to elevate the essence of ceramics through surfaces characterised by a strong tactility – on the other, the challenge of involving significant names in contemporary design and inviting them to engage with ceramic materials.
The combination of these aspects gives rise to a perfect dialogue, leading the brand in 2005 to embark on an unprecedented journey to challenge the conventions of ceramics not only in terms of scale, texture, and composition but also in terms of creativity and experimentation.
Mutina is an author’s project developed alongside an excellent team, including Michael Anastassiades, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Konstantin Grcic, Hella Jongerius, Laboratorio Avallone, OEO Studio, Raw Edges, Inga Sempé, Patricia Urquiola, Vincent Van Duysen, and Tokujin Yoshioka.
Sensitivity to form, desire for innovation, and openness to contamination have been integral to Mutina since its inception. In 2017, these principles materialised in the Mutina for Art initiative, a non-profit endeavour reflecting the company’s commitment to structured and articulated engagement with contemporary art. The aim is to make art a source of inspiration, experience, and, above all, a territory for exchange.