Wolfgang Hoffmann, an Austrian-born designer, significantly influenced 1930s American modernism through architecture, furniture, and lighting, blending European functionalism with local needs and aesthetics.Read More →
Otto Prutscher, a key figure in Austrian design, excelled in glassware while promoting modernism through the Wiener Werkstätte, combining decorative elements with functional simplicity.Read More →
Michael Powolny was a pivotal Austrian sculptor and ceramicist whose innovative designs significantly influenced Viennese Art Nouveau and early Art Deco, blending tradition with modernism.Read More →
Oskar Strnad, born in 1879, was a multifaceted genius known for his contributions to architecture, sculpture, and design. Through teaching and designing innovative concepts, he profoundly influenced Viennese modernism and the Vienna School of Architecture.Read More →
The 1924 International Exhibition of New Theatre Technique, curated by Frederick Kiesler, revolutionized performance architecture, emphasizing immersive experiences and cross-disciplinary collaboration in design.Read More →
Wiener Werkstatte was based on the ideals of the guild system & developed a direct relationship between designers and craftspeople. Read More →
Valerie Wieselthier, an Austrian designer (1895-1945), was known for her distinctive ceramic styles. She contributed to the Wiener Werkstätte and worked extensively in the U.S. post-1929.Read More →
Dagobert Peche was a multi-disciplined Austrian designer known for his innovative work in ceramics, metalwork, and architecture, significantly influencing early 20th-century Viennese design.Read More →
By the time the Viennese architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918) began publishing the drawings included in this colouring book, he had already spent much of his career designing historicist-style buildings. But his attitude was changing, and he completely ignored those early designs in time.Read More →
Rudolf Hammel, an Austrian architect, designer, and teacher, was a professor at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Vienna. He designed silverware for Josef Bannert and A. Pollak, showcasing his contemporary aesthetic. Hammel’s contributions to Vienna’s design scene are evident.Read More →