Inside the quiet heights of Anacapri, Villa Rosa transforms into a living gallery blending independent design and high-end hospitality. Curated international exhibitions, experimental materials and exclusive design conversations with Formafantasma and cc-tapis—in partnership with Jumeirah Capri Palace, running until July 12.
In the quiet heights of Anacapri, where the rhythm of the island becomes slower and more authentic, EDIT Napoli, the platform dedicated to independent contemporary design and design authorship, presents Esclusivo|Inclusivo, a new project developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Anacapri and Jumeirah Capri Palace.
Moving beyond the boundaries of its Naples fair, scheduled for October 2026, EDIT Napoli brings its vision of contemporary independent design to one of the Mediterranean’s most evocative destinations. The project unfolds within Villa Rosa, a historic residence in Anacapri transformed for the occasion into a space for discovery, experience and exhibition. A curated selection of international designers, chosen by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, turns the villa into a lived-in home shaped through design.
Among the featured Italian and international brands are AG Space Atelier, Bottega Vazzoler, Caterina Frongia, Chroma®, Coralla Maiuri, cc-tapis, David Valner Studio, Davide Apolloni, Forma&Cemento, Fornace Brioni x Galleria Kalpa, Heike Buchfelder, Jonathan Bocca, Madam Bozarjiants by DesignBureau, Made in EDIT, Magliocco Tappeti, Piccoli Smalti, Poltronova, Ranieri and Teresa Carnuccio.
Ceramics, textiles and experimental materials come together in objects conceived to be experienced within an intimate setting, encouraging a direct dialogue with Capri’s international audience.
Alongside the exhibition at Villa Rosa, Jumeirah Capri Palace will host a presentation of works from Patricia Urquiola’s Hybrida collection for EDIT Napoli, together with a programme of conversations exploring themes of production, craftsmanship, contemporary living and the balance between exclusivity and inclusivity in design culture.
The programme opened on May 24 with a conversation featuring cc-tapis and Allegra Hicks, and will continue on July 4 with the design duo Formafantasma, both bringing their vision and contribution to the Capri program.
Over recent years, EDIT Napoli has established itself as a leading platform for independent design, evolving from a fair into an ongoing space for research, dialogue and development. Through collaborations with leading hospitality destinations, the platform has transformed hotels into places for experimentation, exhibition and the integration of contemporary design into everyday experience.
In this sense, the project naturally connects with the world of Jumeirah Capri Palace, an iconic destination where art, architecture and hospitality coexist organically. The hotel itself functions as a living gallery, where artworks engage seamlessly with interiors, exceptional dining experiences and the regenerative atmosphere of its spa. From installations by Arnaldo Pomodoro and Mimmo Paladino to works by Giorgio de Chirico, art becomes an integral part of the guest experience. Its suites, designed by figures such as Patricia Urquiola and Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva, further define a language in which design is inseparable from hospitality itself. Within this context, EDIT Napoli emerges as a natural extension, strengthening the dialogue between contemporary design culture and high-end hospitality.
“Jumeirah Capri Palace has always been conceived as a destination where hospitality extends far beyond accommodation alone. Getting to know EDIT Napoli more closely, also through my experience as a jury member, allowed me to appreciate its curatorial quality and its ability to create authentic connections. The collaboration at Villa Rosa stems precisely from this affinity: integrating contemporary design into hospitality spaces while offering guests an immersive and culturally rooted experience deeply connected to the identity of this territory.” — Ermanno Zanini, Jumeirah Capri Palace
“In today’s design discourse, inclusivity and exclusivity are no longer opposing concepts, but conditions that coexist. On one side lies the need to open design to new supply chains, languages and contexts; on the other, the urgency of maintaining rigorous qualitative and curatorial standards. It is within this tension that EDIT Napoli positions its work.” — Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli, EDIT Napoli
Set along the iconic route linking Anacapri to Villa San Michele, Villa Rosa embodies the layered history of many places on the island: from a 19th-century residence to hotel, and eventually cultural venue. Following an extensive restoration promoted by the Municipality of Anacapri, the villa now reopens as a contemporary cultural hub, reactivating its original vocation as a place shaped by stories, artists and visions. As with all EDIT Napoli projects, design at Villa Rosa is presented within a domestic dimension, engaging directly with space, light, materials and the Mediterranean landscape. Rooms become narratives, where objects and furnishings reveal themselves as part of a broader story. Not a conventional exhibition, but a place to inhabit.
In Capri, EDIT Napoli contributes to redefining the island not only as a leisure destination, but also as a cultural one. The project becomes part of a broader landscape connecting design, hospitality and lifestyle, engaging a global audience increasingly drawn to quality, research and meaningful experiences.