Ivan Tresoldi: where street poetry meets culinary design

Ivan Tresoldi, a visionary born in 1981 in the outskirts of Milan, is a unique figure at the intersection of contemporary art and design. Originally known in the art world as I.v.a.n., he began his journey by transforming Milan’s urban surfaces into poetic canvases. Today, his artistic vision extends to the heart of Italian kitchens through his collaboration with KnIndustrie, breathing life into the brand’s iconic KnIndustrie table & kitchen tools.

Street Culture with Architectural Depth

A self-taught artist with roots in sociology and a deep engagement with urban collectives, Ivan Tresoldi earned recognition in the early 2000s for his evocative blend of graffiti, wordplay, and visual storytelling. His participation in high-profile public installations, including the poetic “Piazza del Vento” conceived with architect Renzo Piano and studio OBR, illustrates his mastery of merging aesthetics with meaning. This sensibility seamlessly translates into his design work, especially in his signature collection for KnIndustrie—a series that blurs the boundaries between function and form, making your kitchen unique.

Iconic Creations in the Kitchen

His standout contributions to KnIndustrie include the celebrated KnIndustrie Storm Girevole - rotating oyster/shellfish tray stone washed, a sculptural centerpiece reimagining rotating serving trays. Alongside it, the versatile KnIndustrie Storm tray stone washed and the robust KnIndustrie Storm baking tray stone washed showcase his commitment to tactile beauty and practical elegance. Crafted from top-grade materials and featuring a signature stone-washed finish, these pieces sit at the core of the knIndustrie Storm collection—a hallmark of the designer’s blend of raw authenticity and refined function.

Functional Beauty with Soul

From the durability of the stainless steel baking tray KnIndustrie to the warm sophistication of the mahogany lid KnIndustrie, Ivan Tresoldi’s influence has helped elevate KnIndustrie cookware into a realm where visual art meets domestic necessity. These creations aren't just tools; they're part of thoughtful, curated living room table sets that reflect an aesthetic of intimacy, utility, and creative boldness. By embedding poetry into everyday objects, Tresoldi transforms the act of cooking and serving into a form of expression—an artful ritual of taste and presence.