In 1956, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized the travelling exhibition “Neue Form aus Dänemark” (“New Form from Denmark”) to showcase contemporary Danish design across Germany. The exhibition featured a curated selection of furniture, ceramics, textiles, and other applied arts, highlighting Denmark’s commitment to functionalism and modern aesthetics.
One notable venue was the Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen in Düsseldorf, where the exhibition ran from September 4 to October 7, 1956. (Kunstverein Düsseldorf )
The accompanying catalogue, edited by Flemming Madsen, provided insights into the exhibited works and the designers’ philosophies. (Wien Museum Bibliothek)
This exhibition was pivotal in promoting Danish design principles internationally, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and craftsmanship. It also fostered cultural exchange between Denmark and Germany during the post-war era, influencing design trends and appreciation in both countries.
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There was an exhibition at Met Museum NY, Van Buren furniture also presented at the Franz Mayer Collection , that offered the first tables for radio and record player ; like a “mad men” scene.
It sounds like it would have been such a nostalgic highlight. I loved Mad Men and all those sleek and stylish interiors.