Netherlands
Who is the Man Behind the Design?There is—literally—a man behind the design of the post office in Pieter Brattinga’s (1931-2004) De Man Achter de Vormgeving van de P.T.T. This poster is for a 1960 exhibition by the Dutch postal service, the PTT (then the Staatsbedrijf der Posterijen, Telegrafie en Telefonie; now the Koninklijke PTT Nederland). The PTT, founded in the nineteenth century, has promoted contemporary art since the 1920s through stamp designs and by sponsoring exhibitions. Pieter Brattinga, Dutch graphic design, offset lithography, poster, graphic design, layering, Koninklijke PTT Nederland, Netherlands |
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Simple Yet BoldBorn on today's date in 1930, Ikko Tanaka was one of the giants of Japanese graphic design in the second half of the twentieth century. Tanaka began designing posters in 1954 and was renowned for his ability to synthesize both Japanese and Western aesthetics. His name became synonymous with straightforward, impressive designs recognizable for their universality. Ikko Tanaka, Pieter Brattinga, Japanese graphic design, Dutch graphic design, offset lithography, poster, geometry, Netherlands, graphic design |
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Extreme MendingWhen we talk about sustainability, why don’t we talk about mending? The Netherlands-based Platform 21=Repairing project and its offshoot, Repair Cafés, do just that. Platform 21=Repairing published a manifesto extolling the benefits of mending, and the Repair Cafés bring together skilled tinkerers and those with items in need of repair together in a free social space over tea and coffee. sampler, repair, sustainability, Dutch, Netherlands, 18th century |
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Why Design Now?: H20telWhy? Water is the primary energy source in the H2Otel, and because of this comprehensive use of water, it is expected to be named the first carbon-neutral hotel in the Netherlands. Hydropower is one of the worlds largest sources of renewable energy, and the H2Otel benefits from the relatively low operating costs and low-tech water management solutions associated with hydropower. H2OTEL, carbon neutral, Netherlands, no sound |
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TilesThis exhibition showcases tiles from the 13th through the 20th century, from a variety of countries and cultures including Persia, Islamic Spain, and the Netherlands. The majority of tiles are from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s permanent ceramic collection, with a portion of the objects on loan from other private and public collections. Many tiles will be displayed to the public for the first time. tiles, ceramics, patterns, exhibitions, spain, Netherlands, Persia |
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The Amsterdam School: Dutch Expressionist Architecture 1915–1930On view are 100 architectural drawings by Michel de Klerk and his colleagues. These drawings depict both completed public and commercial commissions as well as designs for buildings that were never constructed. Architecture, architectural drawings, Netherlands, Dutch, exhibitions |
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Old Master Prints from the Wallerstein CollectionMore than 100 prints are on display, highlighting the works produced by Dutch and German master printmakers between the 15th to 17th century. The exhibition features prints by Albrecht Dürer, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Martin Schongauer, as well as those by "Little Masters" such as Heinrich Aldegrever, Hans Sebald Beham and George Pencz. The works on view, drawn from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Bell Gallery of Brown University, were all originally donated from the private collection of Leo Wallerstein. Germany, Netherlands, prints, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349821 |
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Courts and Colonies: the William and Mary Style in Holland, England, and AmericaA lavish, baroque celebration of the 300th anniversary of the accession to the English throne of the William III of Holland, and his first cousin, Queen Mary II of England. The objects on display document the communication and adaptation of 17th century styles across countries and continents. Holland, Netherlands, england, America, 17th century, furniture, textiles, ornament, decorative arts, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349329 |
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The Modern Dutch Poster: The First Fifty Years, 1890 - 1940Seventy-five posters by 50 artists survey Dutch poster design from 1890 through 1940. Dutch posters were generally smaller than their French counterparts, designed to be hung inside a shop rather than displayed outdoors and read from a distance. Featured artists include Th. H.A.A. Molkenboer, Theodorus Nieuwenhuis, Willy Sluiter, and Piet van der Hem. Dutch, Holland, Netherlands, posters, graphic design, exhibitions |
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The Structure of Style: Dutch Modernism in the Applied Arts 1880-1930This exhibition presents Dutch modernist design from the Museum's permanent collection. Metalwork, ceramics, glass, furniture, graphics, textiles, wallpapers, jewelry, and lighting produced between 1880 and 1930 are on view. Much of the collection on exhibit was donated by Justin G. Schiller. Dutch design, Holland, Netherlands, modernism, permanent collection, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35350069 |
