CONTEMPORARY RURALISM

PRETZIADA

MEET THE COMPANY

Pretziada is a multidisciplinary creative practice based in Sardinia, devoted to preserving and reinterpreting the island’s cultural heritage through projects grounded in contemporary ruralism, a philosophy that envisions Sardinia’s future shaped by locally anchored, imaginative action rather than by external pressures or expectations. At the heart of their work lie research and storytelling, employed as vital tools for cultural transmission and reinterpretation.

CONTEMPORARY RURALISM

PRETZIADA

MEET THE COMPANY

Pretziada is a multidisciplinary creative practice based in Sardinia, devoted to preserving and reinterpreting the island’s cultural heritage through projects grounded in contemporary ruralism, a philosophy that envisions Sardinia’s future shaped by locally anchored, imaginative action rather than by external pressures or expectations. At the heart of their work lie research and storytelling, employed as vital tools for cultural transmission and reinterpretation.

SCULPTURAL DESIGN LANGUAGE

Pretziada collection of design objects is the tangible result of thoughtful collaborations between international designers and Sardinian artisans. Each piece serves as a contemporary homage to the island’s iconography, history, and material culture—bridging ancestral knowledge with modern creative vision.

Pretziada’s approach is deliberately organic, interdisciplinary, and non-linear. They embrace what they call “contamination”, cross-cultural exchange, as a necessary condition for truly meaningful and enduring artistic expression. This guiding principle informs their quiet yet impactful efforts to weave connections between Sardinia and the wider world.

Through this deeply rooted yet forward-looking ethos, Pretziada contributes to the cultural and economic vitality of the island, fostering innovation while remaining steadfastly committed to authenticity and respect for tradition.

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INSPIRATION