‘Exposition Universelle’ Paris 1900
2022-01-16
The 1900 Paris Exposition showcased global achievements and aimed to drive progress into the future. It attracted over 50 million visitors and hosted the 1900 Summer Olympics.Read More →
Javier Mariscal (b.1950) Spanish Designer and Graphic Artist
2021-11-30
Javier Mariscal is a Spanish designer. He was born in Valencia. He is professionally active in Barcelona. He studied at the Escuela de Grafismo Elisava, Barcelona, to 1971.Read More →
Festival of Britain 1951 – Post War Morale Builder
2021-11-29
The Festival of Britain (FOB) was seen both as a public morale booster and an opportunity to remind the world of Britain’s contribution to civilisation, history, and technological development in the past, present, and future. It took place on the South Bank of the River Thames. The Council of Industrial Design (COID) provided an essential stage for promoting well-designed British products in its national push for economic recovery in the post-Second World War era, especially on the main South Bank, London, more specifically in terms of design.Read More →
American Designers’ Gallery (1928) Design Group -Decorative Arts
2021-11-13
The American Designer’s Gallery, founded in 1928 in New York, aimed to elevate modern decorative arts and support designers’ professional standing through exhibitions.Read More →
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886 – 1969), German Architect and Designer
2021-11-13
Between 1905 and 1907, he worked as an apprentice to architect and furniture designer Bruno Paul in Berlin, where he studied wooden furniture design. He created furniture for all of his early homes, including the Werner residence.Read More →
A Century of Progress International Exposition Chicago (1933 – 1934)
2021-11-13
The 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago showcased modernity and innovation, influencing architecture, urban planning, and societal perspectives, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
Hans & Lise Isbrand Danish Furniture Designers
2021-10-27
Danish designers Lise and Hans Isbrand create functional furniture and interior designs, collaborating with manufacturers since 1965, showcasing their work in several prominent exhibitions.Read More →
The Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne 1937
2021-10-26
L’Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne de 1937 à Paris a mis en lumière les tensions politiques tout en célébrant l’innovation artistique et technologique.Read More →
End of WWII, a Revolution in Furniture Design
2021-08-29
The post-WWII era brought innovative home furnishing design, influenced by optimism, smaller homes, and a desire for functional modern design, exemplified by iconic pieces like the shell chair.Read More →
Gothenburg 1923: Reconstructing the Influence of Applied Art
2021-08-05
The Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923, held in Sweden, played a pivotal role in design history, showcasing Swedish creativity and marking a shift towards modernist, functional designs. Influencing modern practices, it emphasized societal improvement and industrial progress through design.
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