Hella Jongerius

This is Not a Tire


At first glance, it is difficult to know how to identify the material composition of this folding fan. The material is black and stiff with a drilled pattern of open decorative elements and a raised design on the handle. On closer examination, the words, “Man’f Company Lambertville Goodyear Patent" can be seen stamped into the top portion of the handle.
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Hella Jongerius Selects: Works from the Permanent Collection


As the second guest curator of an installation in the Nancy and Edwin Marks Gallery, leading Dutch designer Hella Jongerius focused on the Museum’s unparalleled collection of samplers—embroidered notes made by needlewomen used as means of recording and transmitting designs, knowledge, and skills.
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Paris: Buzzing with Design


With the Pavilion des Arts et Design at the Tuileries last week, Paris was buzzing with design.
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