On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2024, 5VIE presents Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello’s Omi Iyọ (meaning salt water in Yoruba), a poignant installation calling attention to the dangerous journeys of undocumented migrants from Africa to Europe. Throughout the week, salt flows from the work’s hull-shaped mirror, serving as a poetic marker honoring the very real human toll of this crisis—and offering a literal and symbolic moment of reflection for visitors.

Omi Iyọ
Designed by Nifemi Marcus-Bello
Curated by Anna Carnick

On view April 15-21 at Palazzo Litta as part of 5VIE Design Week.

*The creation of Omi Iyọ was generously supported by Hublot (@hublot ). Marcus-Bello’s piece debuted at Design Miami/2023 (@designmiami ) at the invitation of Curatorial Director Anna Carnick, and was presented by Marta LA (@marta.losangeles ). In Milan, for its European debut, the work will be exhibited within a space conceived as a quiet setting for contemplation, presented by 5VIE ( @5vie_milano ).

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