Explore the creative universe of Sebastián Matta, the renowned 20th-century Chilean architect, painter and designer. A key figure in the surrealist movement, Matta left an indelible mark on the worlds of art and design. Arriving in Paris in 1934 to work With Le Corbusier, Matta embarked on an artistic journey that led him to create iconic works, delving into the unconscious through his series of Psychological Morphologies.
During World War II, Matta moved to New York, where he continued to influence the exiled surrealist community and inspire emerging artists such as Arshile Gorky and Jackson Pollock. His return to Europe led him to divide his time between Rome and Paris, where he He deepened his aesthetic exploration between abstraction and disturbing anthropomorphic forms.
In the 1960s, through collaboration with Dino Gavina on the Ultramobile project, Matta gave life to unique surrealist furniture that has become icons of design. These include the legendary MAgriTTA pouf, the modular Malitte seat and the Margarita armchair, now available in the exclusive catalogue of the Paradisterrestre gallery, a direct heir to Dino Gavina's vision. Discover the eclectic collection of furniture by Sebastián Matta and add a touch of surrealism to your home.