Born in 1951 in Ferrara, Michele De Lucchi graduated in architecture in the radical and experimental city of Florence. Movements like Cavart, Alchimia and Memphis marked the young designer's personality. Michele De Lucchi has worked in partnership with leading Italian and international companies: from Olivetti to Philips, from Siemens to Enel, Poste italiane, Telecom Italia, Intesa San Paolo, Deutsche Bank.
Founded in 1960, Artemide is one of the world's most famous lighting makers. Today it is synonym of innovation and Italian design tradition. Its lamps are true contemporary design icons: displayed in major museums all around the globe, they have contributed to make the history of international design.