Milan Design Week 2025: Particulaire

Calico Wallpaper is thrilled to unveil Particulaire, a bespoke mural created in collaboration with Stephen Burks Man Made, at the historic Istituto dei Ciechi in Milan. Inspired by objects gathered during Stephen’s travels, Particulaire bridges cultures and experiences, inviting viewers on a journey of global interconnectedness.

The pieces spotlighted within Particulaire tell stories that span continents, celebrating a shared narrative through art, craft, and community. Describing his pluralistic design method, Burks explains: “My aim is to develop projects that bridge the gap between authentic world production, industrial manufacturing, and contemporary design. I’ve had the honor of working with artisans all over the world. Throughout these travels, I collect everything—especially the design objects of my collaborators—and living with these pieces and traditions has ultimately inspired the curation and development of Particulaire.”*