Abitare
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| Editor-in-chief | Silvia Botti |
|---|---|
| Categories | Design and architecture magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | RCS Mediagroup |
| First issue | 1961 |
| Company | RCS Group |
| Country | Italy |
| Based in | Milan |
| Language | Italian English |
| Website | Abitare |
Abitare, published monthly in Milan, Italy, is one of the world's best known design magazines.[1] It was first published in 1961.
History and profile
Abitare was launched in Milan in 1961.[2][3] The magazine was published monthly.[4][5] It was devoted to architecture, interior design, furniture, product design and graphic arts and was published both in Italian and English.[6] In 1976 the magazine was sold to Segesta Publishing group.[4] Later it became part of the RCS Group and began to be published by RCS Mediagroup.[7]
Many known architects and designers were contributors to Abitare. Stefano Boeri and Maria Giulia Zunino were among the editors-in-chief of the magazine.[4][8] Chiara Maranzana and Mario Piazza also served as the editors-in-chief of Abitare.[2]
The magazine momentarily ceased publication in March 2014.[3] However, its online version continued to publish content.[3] The magazine was relaunched in October 2014 with a new format and new graphics under the direction of Silvia Botti. [9]
See also
List of magazines published in Italy
References
- ^ "Magazine extols Miami's 'splendour'". Miami Herald. 20 May 2000. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ a b "Abitare". RCS Pubblicita. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "Abitare design magazine-to cease publication". dezeen magazine. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
- ^ a b c Gino Moliterno, ed. (2005). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Italian Culture (PDF). London and New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-203-74849-2. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Abitare". Prime Media. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Jerry Knight (4 August 1992). "Summertime 'Shelter' From Europe". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ "The Best Italian Design, Home Decor and Furniture Magazines". Made in Italy. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ "Abitare magazine". Luca Pitoni. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "The new-look "Abitare"". Retrieved 12 May 2015.
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