The truth is we don’t know exactly what Karim Rashid will unveil at Salone del Mobile 2024—but we are hoping it will include his Global Love ceramic sculptures!

We do know that during Milan Design Week, Karim Rashid events include multiple presentations. His collaborations this year include work with Riva 1920, as well as inaugural collections with MIDJ and Umbrosa.

Given his sneak peek on Instagram, Rashid may very well be presenting his Global Love Sculptures at Salone del Mobile 2024. Rashid commented that these sculptures are not yet ready for sale, but we are hoping to see them displayed somewhere during Milan Design Week!

Inspired by his father who made hand-painted ceramics in Paris in the late 1950s, Rashid created his own sculpture collection with figurative visages. The Global Love sculptures exemplify much of Rashid’s work—curvy, colorful, joyful, and inclusive. According to Rashid, “the sculptures express the love between all genders, all races, all cultures to embrace the most important quality necessary between human beings.” Different figures kiss in each of the sculptures, showing that love takes many forms.

The shapes and roundness of the Global Love sculptures express the objectives of his art: to create a more unified, peaceful, and loving world where we accept one another and protect the environment. Rashid believes that people should strive to inject beauty into everything they create, be it silverware, dishes, furniture, or buildings. His work catches the eye and forces the mind to ponder the meaning of each object. Visit his website to view his work and read his Karimanifesto.  

Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of his generation. In addition to his many works of art in all forms, he has written several books, received honorary degrees from universities, and worked in media ranging from hand-painted ceramic sculptures to the interiors of famous corporate headquarters.