Every Friday, Aquarium Sardinia in Torre Delle Stelle hosts Meet the Artist, a special event created to spotlight the stories and personalities behind the handcrafted pieces, artworks, and design objects featured in our AQ Boutique. More than just a showcase, the boutique is a space where creators and visitors meet, where each object becomes a bridge between craftsmanship and personal storytelling.

On July 11th, our guest was Tatiana Del Giovane, co-founder of NOVIETATI, who shared her vision, her creative journey, and what truly defines her work. Her story began in 2002 with a chance encounter with Novella in Auckland, a meeting that sparked a long-standing friendship shaped by the world of sailing, family life, and a shared experience of living and traveling across different cities. From Valencia to San Diego, Auckland to San Francisco, Palermo to Rimini, each place left a mark on her creative vision, inspiring her with its people, cultures, materials, and stories.

In 2012, those experiences evolved into NOVIETATI, a project that brings together independent thinking, craftsmanship, and a desire for creative freedom. The brand stands out for its bold approach to design, crafting objects that tell a story while challenging conventional rules.

During the event, Tatiana spoke candidly about how her time in New Zealand became a turning point in shaping her artistic inspiration and how travel has shaped her approach to creativity. She also reflected on the women who have inspired her throughout her personal and professional journey: strong, visionary figures who encouraged her to trust her voice and embrace creative freedom.

Tatiana shared the story of how her brand was born, the result of a shared vision, a passion for form and materials, and a desire to create something that feels both radical and deeply personal. Today, NOVIETATI continues to thrive, supported by her family, who have always believed in her talent and stood by her through moments of change and growth.

What continues to surprise her is the relationship she builds with her clients, people from around the world who come back to her not for traditional luxury but for pieces they find more playful, more personal, and more authentic than diamonds or pearls. Every item she creates is entirely handmade, unique, and impossible to reproduce, each carrying a story and a distinct sense of identity.

Tatiana’s presence at Meet the Artist captured the spirit of the initiative: creating a space for meaningful exchange between artists, artisans, and the public. The works showcased in the AQ Boutique are not merely items for sale but the result of personal journeys, creative choices, and distinctive visions.

In this way, Aquarium Sardinia is not just a destination but a hub for those seeking authentic stories, creativity, and real connections with the people and culture of Torre Delle Stelle.