FRANCESCO MACCAPANI MISSONI, BORN INTO THE ILLUSTRIOUS MISSONI FAMILY, IS A MULTIFACETED INDIVIDUAL WHOSE JOURNEY HAS WOVEN TOGETHER THE REALMS OF ARCHITECTURE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ART.
Born to Angela Missoni and Marco Maccapani, and the grandson of the iconic Rosita and Ottavio Missoni, Francesco's lineage is steeped in a rich tradition of creativity and innovation.
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FRANCESCO'S ACADEMIC JOURNEY TOOK HIM TO THE MILAN POLYTECHNIC, WHERE HE IMMERSED HIMSELF IN THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE. HOWEVER, THE STRUCTURED AND TIME-CONSUMING NATURE OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS DIDN'T QUITE ALIGN WITH HIS DYNAMIC AND SPONTANEOUS CHARACTER. DESPITE NOT PURSUING ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONALLY, FRANCESCO'S PASSION FOR THE DISCIPLINE ENDURED, SHAPING HIS AESTHETIC PERSPECTIVE AND INFLUENCING HIS SUBSEQUENT VENTURES.
In 2013, Francesco, in collaboration with a friend, ventured into the digital landscape by co-founding "Milano Venture Company," a startup at the forefront of digital innovation. This marked the beginning of his foray into the intersection of technology, strategy, and finance—a trajectory that would become central to his professional identity.
From 2018 onwards, Francesco assumed the role of a founding partner in "Notomia," an ecosystem operating seamlessly at the crossroads of strategy, digital technologies, and finance. Building on this foundation, he also became the driving force behind "Notomia Venture," a venture capital firm with a keen focus on early-stage investments, contributing to the growth of innovative projects and ideas.
THE ARTIST
Beyond the realms of technology and finance, Francesco is deeply connected to his family and has a passion for culinary arts. In 2018, he co-authored "The Missoni Family Cookbook," a testament to his love for cooking and family traditions, published with Assouline.
In his leisure time, Francesco has cultivated a unique artistic pursuit—weaving small strips of colored paper. His projects have evolved into magnetic and intriguing canvases, showcasing a blend of creativity and meticulous craftsmanship. Using frames as if they were looms, he refines his pieces with a special final glaze, creating a captivating visual experience.
Francesco Maccapani Missoni's life story is a tapestry of creativity, innovation, and a profound connection to family, showcasing the diverse threads that make up his dynamic and inspiring personality.
Since April 2021, Francesco has taken his artistic creations public, exhibiting at prestigious events and locations worldwide, including Istanbul (Contemporary Istanbul), Miami (ArtBasel Miami), Milan, São Paulo, Florence, Nice, and Malpensa Airport (MaGa Gallarate). This artistic journey culminated in 2023 when he was honored as the Designer of the Year at BOOMSPDESIGN during the São Paulo Design Week—an accolade acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the world of design and art.
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