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Gae Aulenti (1927–2012) was an Italian architect, designer, set designer and one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Born in Udine, she graduated in Architecture from the Politecnico di Milano in 1953. She played a central role in post-war architectural debate, was associated with the Neoliberty movement and focused on the dialogue between past and contemporary design.
She worked in several fields (including architecture, industrial design, museum exhibitions and set desig) gaining international recognition. In the field of design, she is especially famous for the Pipistrello lamp (1965), now considered an icon. Gae Aulenti was also one of the first women to establish herself with authority in a field historically dominated by men.