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IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni

While the Open Call for scholarships has officially come to an end, IN Residence is pleased to announce that tickets for Design Workshop #19 “METABOLIC SCENARIOS” are now officially available!

From 12–15 January, 2026, the workshop invites participants to a 4-day immersive experience at MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome. Guided by visionary emerging designer-tutors and .zanoni, participants will explore the workshop’s theme through speculative inquiry and material investigation, transforming ideas into poetic design interventions.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITY
IN Residence continues its mission to support the next generation of creative thinkers by offering a dedicated 50% discount for all students.

Standard Fee: €400
Student Fee: €200

HOW TO GET THE DISCOUNT
To receive your dedicated discount code, please email [email protected] with proof of enrollment or student status (valid ID).

BOOKING & INFORMATION
Ticket sales are now live on Eventbrite. As places are limited, IN Residence encourages early purchase to secure a spot.

For further details and to purchase tickets via Eventbrite, please visit the link in bio.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome


With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites


Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

The IN Residence Design Workshop #19: “Metabolic Scenarios” unfolds through the research-driven practices of Designer-Tutors Johanna Seelemann and Nicolas Zanoni.

Blurring the boundaries between functional object and sculpture, Zanoni brings a critical lens to material transformation. For years, he has focused on polystyrene, treating it not as industrial waste, but as a conceptual resource.
Through intense research and intuitive experimentation, stacking, burning, and heat-pressing, he transforms discarded matter into dense, marbled surfaces reminiscent of lava stone.
This practice reframes recycling as a sophisticated, material-driven design process, revealing the hidden aesthetic and architectural potential within industrial refuse.

His work is a perfect reflection of a “Metabolic Scenarios”, exploring how waste can be critically reconfigured into regenerative, noble forms.

Pictures: ©Antoine Grenez


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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome


With the contribution of:
Duparc Contemporary Suites


Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

IN Residence Design Workshop #19
METABOLIC SCENARIOS
12–15 January, 2026
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome

Designer-tutors:
Johanna Seelemann
Nicolas Zanoni .zanoni

We are thrilled to announce the next chapter of the IN Residence Design Workshops. The upcoming workshop “METABOLIC SCENARIOS” will investigate how communities, spaces, and design interact to shape unexpected urban futures.
More info to be shared in the next few days. Stay tuned!

5 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE, provided by IN Residence’s partner DUPARC Contemporary Suites , covering the full costs of participation in the workshop.

Apply by sending your CV, MOTIVATION LETTER and PORTFOLIO to [email protected] by December 14th, 2025.
Winners will be announced on December 17th.

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships do not cover travel and accommodation expenses.

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With the support of:
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

In the context of Missione Sviluppare Competenze

In collaboration with
MACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome


With the contribution of:
DUPARC Contemporary Suites


Special thanks for taking part in the workshop:
ISIA – Roma Design

A glimpse into Anna Resei’s Drift: Enigmatic Refractions, showcased in the dedicated glass section of the 5th edition of Venice Design Biennial group exhibition “Extinction / Salvation”, curated by Luca Berta and Francesca Giubilei.

This new body of work, created in collaboration with the artisanal expertise of Vetralia Collectible  , is the outcome of IN Residence’s Design Residency #4. It highlights the power of design to both innovate time-honoured crafts while questioning the very essence of the design object itself.

The exhibition runs from September 5 to November 2, 2025.

📍SPARC* Spazio Arte Contemporanea
Campo Santo Stefano 2828A, San Marco, Venice (IT)
📅 5 Sept – 2 Nov, 2025

Photos:

IN Residence project is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo 
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites 

                                     

Anna Resei – Drift: Enigmatic Refractions


The perfectly circular mirror reimagines reflection as an ever-changing experience. Surrounded by layers of opalescent, hand-cast Venetian glass fragments, it scatters light and color, producing shifting images that reveal and conceal. This interplay of traditional craft and conceptual design turns the mirror into a dynamic surface, inviting viewers to explore multiple realities in a single glance.

Created in collaboration with Vetralia Collectible   on show from September 5 – November 2, 2025 at Venice Design Biennial – Extinction / Salvation – Glass.

The works mark the outcome of IN Residence’s Design Residency #4, curated by Barbara Brondi & Marco Rainò.

📍SPARC* Spazio Arte Contemporanea
Campo Santo Stefano 2828A,
San Marco, Venice (IT)
📅 5 Sept – 2 Nov, 2025

Photos: Studio Pointer

IN Residence project is supported by Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo 
With the contribution of Duparc Contemporary Suites