Marmomac will serve as the stage for his latest creation, once again inspired by the Renaissance in Tuscany and rooted in history’s enduring legacy. As the artist explains: “When Caterina de’ Medici left Florence to join the French court, she carried with her the elegance, beauty and aesthetic sensibility that were able to transform an entire era. Her presence reshaped a foreign environment, enriching it with a vision that transcended borders. My new work, created in and dedicated Cristallo Luminescence “Select” to her, follows the same symbolic journey. Just as Caterina brought her elegance and artistic sensitivity to another land, this piece is destined to travel, to reveal itself to the world, becoming a silent ambassador of beauty and harmony.

The unveiling will take place in a room entirely dedicated to her, enveloped in absolute darkness. Only upon the viewer’s entrance will the work reveal itself – like an apparition – igniting an intimate personal dialogue with its observer. An experience that is not only visual, but emotional: one that unites history and contemporaneity, Florence and the world, art and light.”

Envisioned through the creative mind of Alessandro La Spada, the booth has been entirely reimagined to create a theatrical setting for the artwork, safeguarded within a “black box.” The surrounding spaces unfold like a journey through marble: the reception enveloped by the elegance of Cipollino GreyWave, the entrance marked by the bold presence of Silver Roots in “Hard Rock” finish, and the lounge embraced by the depth of Irish Green®, all part of the Exclusive Collection.

The spotlight also turns to jewelry design with the Lady A Collection: a curated series of handcrafted rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, adorned with a stunning variety of Antolini Precioustones. Displayed within the booth, these pieces celebrate the artistry of stone and the timeless elegance of Italian craftsmanship.

Padiglione Antolini®

At the heart of Gallerie Mercatali, a striking mid-century industrial landmark just opposite the fair’s main entrance, the second stage unfolds as a dialogue between stone and space. Beneath concrete arches and amid expansive glass walls, selected visitors are invited to immerse themselves in Antolini’s vision, where each surface tells a different story, while always conveying timeless elegance. In this stunning context, a curated selection of 50 hand-picked, one-of-a-kind natural stones from Antolini collections will offer a journey through nature and craft. Among these, visitors will discover both timeless historical masterpieces such as Irish Green marble and Cristallo Vitrum “Wow” natural quartz, and exclusive new introductions, including Luise Blue® quartzite and Quarzite Rosso Levanto quartzite, a testament to Antolini’s continuous pursuit of excellence and innovation.

“Set against the distinctive backdrop of the ‘Gallerie Mercatali,’ we have created a thoughtfully curated space, ‘Padiglione Antolini,’ where materials are independently showcased, allowing each stone to convey its unique identity and allure,” said Alberto Antolini, CEO. “Our goal was to illustrate the entire journey of natural stone, from its origin to its final form, offering visitors an immersive understanding of the process. Layer by layer, the story unfolds revealing the complexity, beauty and character embedded in each stage.”

With its dual presence at Marmomac 2025 – both at the iconic booth and the special Padiglione Antolini – the company offers visitors a unique journey through natural stone, design and Italian craftsmanship, reaffirming its role as a visionary ambassador of beauty, innovation and timeless elegance.