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Space for art
In the medieval heart of Capri, an eighteenth-century building combines architecture and nature, echoing the colors and shapes of island traditions while embracing influences from distant cultures.
On the Faraglioni of Capri, a rare blue lizard, known as the Cerio blue, lives. Discovered by Ignazio Cerio in 1870, its unique shade inspired the interiors of Iki Capri, a new space inaugurated in July at Palazzo Vanalesti in Piazzetta Cerio. The project blends art, design, and Japanese cuisine, born from love for the island.
The halls of the palace, with high vaulted ceilings, house Iki, a space combining a Japanese trattoria, an art gallery, and a design shop. Created by Francesca Faraone, architect, and Massimiliano Neri, pioneer of Japanese cuisine in Southern Italy, it collaborates with the Ignazio Cerio Foundation and the Natural History Museum to connect cultural activities with Capri’s traditions.
Inspired by Edwin Cerio’s philosophy, the architecture of Iki balances nature and majestic interiors. On the terrace, bougainvillea pergolas and plant structures frame tables and a bar with a light iron structure. The hand-painted ceramic tiles, featuring geometric designs by Rosalinda Acampora, echo the blue, white, and green shades of Capri’s landscape.
Inside, a grand piano and the Cerio blue sofa, designed by Faraone, dominate the space, making art the centerpiece of this innovative cultural venue.
Source: AD Italia – Spazio all’arte
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