Ingo Maurer

Ingo Maurer (1932, 2019) was a German designer renowned for his poetic and innovative approach to light design, earning him the nickname 'the poet of light.' His work blurred the boundaries between art and design, producing iconic luminaires such as the 'Bulb' lamp and 'Porca Miseria!' that combined technical ingenuity with emotional expressiveness. Maurer's designs are held in major museum collections worldwide, including MoMA in New York, and he exhibited internationally, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary lighting design.