StoneX, a family-owned global purveyor of the world’s rarest natural stones, is proud to announce its partnership with Wallpaper* magazine for the ‘Material Alchemists’ exhibition during Milan Design Week 2025. This collaboration underscores StoneX’s commitment to elevating the true value of stone through innovative partnerships with pioneering artists and designers from around the world.
In partnership with Wallpaper* for Material Alchemists, StoneX unveils a journey of transformation – celebrating the timeless beauty, provenance, and craftsmanship of the world’s rarest natural stones. StoneX’s Verde Veria marble installation graced the Curva Space exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, running from April 7th to 13th, 2025.
‘Material Alchemists’ showcases a curated selection of 20 emerging designers and studios from around the world, each demonstrating exceptional skill in material transformation. The exhibition highlights works in various mediums, including glass, metals, woods, stone, textiles, and ceramics, reflecting a global narrative of tenacity and imagination in design.
Mr. Malcolm Young, Managing Director, Wallpaper*, “Material Alchemists honours our mandate at Wallpaper* to bring emerging talents from around the world to the heart of the design industry, at the Triennale during Milan Design Week. We are delighted to partner with StoneX for our exhibition: our values of being committed to quality, expertise and creative ingenuity are very much aligned in all that we do.”
Mr Sushant Pathak, Chief Marketing Officer, StoneX, “At StoneX, we believe that stone is not just a material—it is a storyteller, a witness to time, and a canvas for human creativity. Partnering with Wallpaper* for ‘Material Alchemists’ at Milan Design Week 2025 is an opportunity to celebrate the transformation of raw materials into extraordinary design expressions. This exhibition aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of stone, honoring both its heritage and its future in contemporary design.”
StoneX’s involvement in ‘Material Alchemists’ aligns with the theme of Milan Design Week 2025, ‘Connected Worlds,’ which promotes participatory and generative design, celebrating the art of engagement through design and artificial intelligence. By supporting this exhibition, StoneX continues to bridge the gap between natural materials and contemporary design, fostering a deeper appreciation for the metamorphic stories inherent in natural stone.
StoneX is the first Indian brand to have partnered with Wallpaper* for Material Alchemists Class of ’25
Abid Javed / Agnes Studio / Ajay Shah / Alfred Lowe / Astraeus Clarke / Dina Nur Satti / Federico Stefanovich / Jiri Krejcirik / Kodai Iwamoto / Lennart Engels / Liam Fleming / Marc Sweeney / Michelle Jiaxin Huang / Miranda Keyes / Morii Design / Olorunfemi Adewuyi / Pauline Leprince / Sheyang Li / Steffany Tran / Yoon Shun
For more information about ‘Material Alchemists’ and Milan Design Week 2025, please visit here.
ABOUT STONEX
StoneX, was founded in 2003 as a partnership firm.
In recent years, StoneX has forayed into an art-driven luxury lifestyle brand, focused on delivering enriching experiences. Challenging conventions, it merges artistic expression with exceptional craftsmanship, offering over 700 varieties of marble, granite, onyx, limestone, and semi-precious stones, sourced globally and processed in one of the world’s finest refineries in Kishangarh, Rajasthan.
Renowned for its commitment to quality, StoneX meets international standards across India, the USA, UAE, UK, Australia, and Singapore.
ABOUT WALLPAPER*
Wallpaper* is the global design authority, leading the way in architecture, design, art, entertaining, beauty and grooming, transport, technology, fashion, and watches & jewellery. Founded as a print magazine in 1996, it has evolved into a multi-channel media brand. With a strong track record of discovering next-generation talents and creative matchmaking, Wallpaper* is at the forefront of the global creative community. It continues to change the way the world thinks about design.