An architect, designer, and provocateur, Gaetano Pesce defied conventions with his radical approach to materials and form. His work celebrates individuality, imperfection, and the emotional resonance of objects. Through pieces like the UP Series chairs, Pesce explored social and political themes such as identity, memory, and freedom. Constantly experimenting with resin, foam, and other flexible materials, he blurred the boundaries between art and design, creating work that is as tactile and human as it is conceptually daring.