Just like any other discipline related to creative expression, interior design produces miscellaneous results in a wide range that goes from superabundance to minimalism. When it comes to interior essentiality – that is the so-called “Less is More” by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe – one of the most crucial environments are the exhibition spaces which are specifically designed in a minimalistic way to emphasize the artworks on display. We went to take a look at Stardust, the exhibition itinerary that features the best pictures by David Bailey, hosted at Milan’s PAC until June 2nd.

Curated by the artist himself, the exhibition displays over 300 shots which are grouped on a chronological and stylistic basis. This arrangement gets perfectly suited by the space thanks to its interior spatial division. The ground floor is divided into three half-open sections that help visitors move neatly into the space by recognizing the several themes chosen by David Bailey.

Thanks to the all-white walls and the warm natural tone of the wood flooring, the pictures – framed in black – stand out with force. The final result is a fully intuitive setting due to two reasons: the scale of the space that allows a neat arrangement made of far-between pieces; the lightness of the overall interior accomplished through the color palette as well as the thin metal plate false ceiling which gives the feel of a almost never-ending vertical space. Despite its age, Milan’s PAC proves to be the ideal example of an exhibition space interior design, in between essentiality and preciousness.

INFO: www.pacmilano.it

PHOTO COURTESY: Comune di Milano