‘myto’ chair by konstantin grcic, 2007
rough cut: design takes a sharp edge
ongoing exhibition from november 26, 2008
yesterday was the opening of ‘rough cut: design takes a sharp edge exhibition’ at the museum of modern art, new york. curated by paola antonelli and patricia juncosa the exhibition showcases 98 objects from the museum’s collection, ranging from posters to chairs and videos to vehicles designed for harsh terrains and unforgiving circumstances. rough cut challenges our relationship between the artistic value of a design object and its aesthetic appeal.
according to the curators ‘design is not always pretty—but when it is good, it is undeniably powerful, meaningful, and beautiful.’
works featured include konstantin grcic’s stackable MYTO chair and nendo’s ‘cabbage chair’, made from pleated paper.
‘myto’ chair by konstantin grcic, 2007
‘cabbage chair’ by nendo, 2007 image © masayuki hayashi
‘cabbage chair’ by nendo, 2007 image © masayuki hayashi
more: http://www.moma.org
