FRANCESCO MACCAPANI MISSONI

Francesco Maccapani Missoni, grandson of Missoni founders Rosita and Ottavio, is an artist, entrepreneur, and author. With a background in architecture, his artistic work featuring hand-woven polychromatic textures has been exhibited internationally.  In 2018, he published The Missoni Family Cookbook, celebrating his family's culinary tradition with his work reflecting a fusion of heritage and contemporary creativity.

A recent experience that inspired you creatively?

I was a guest in Bodrum for an artist residency last summer. I stayed 5 weeks in Türkiye and produced several works inspired by the place and with local materials that I had never used before.

Go-to activity for unwinding after a long day?

Cuddling with my dog. A 6 years old English Bulldog named Gordo, the sweetest and laziest dog ever.

Favourite way to get out of a creative rut?

I need to be totally disconnected and not think about work. Traveling to new places or a ski trip with friends but sometimes a walk in the park also works. Once I comeback at my studio usually my inspiration is back. 

What's your favourite quote or saying that you live by?

Go BIG or go home. As my grandpa used to say: you have to be the best at what you do, whatever that is.

Your favourite way to spend a weekend?

I love visiting new places, but not on the weekend. I take my “weekends” during the week, Saturday & Sunday I’m at home working. There are too many people everywhere you go on the actual weekend.