[…] symbolic meaning - becomes a central element that connects all aspects of the exhibition. The exhibition, which runs until 26 April at TIL:VÆRKS, is created by the artisan group Blå Hånd (Blue Hand )- a group that has been exploring and developing their practice in a close creative community since their formation after a […]

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[…] modern consumers’ eyes to the life of materials. Bennett’s theory will be briefly introduced in this text, because she calls for a break with the notion of articles for everyday use as dead and inanimate. Our general tendency to separate life and matter causes us to ignore, for example, the tendency of waste to […]

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[…] down for the night; it is equally about a loss of breathing spaces in the city. Professor Ole B. Jensen of Aalborg University heads the four-year research project ‘Dark Design: Social exclusion in urban places’. In this article, he discusses the project and shares some reflections for designers and craft makers experiencing ethical design challenges.

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[…] the size of the crowds thronging through the city’s streets and happily queuing up to experience the latest design creations: legendary design brands in historical palaces, innovative installations, star designers and decadent furniture. Milan is a hot destination and has been for years. The city’s selection of gallery shows and majestic manifestations in unique […]

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Biennalen

2002 Issue #

[…] DESIGN BIENNALEN 2 00 2 KUNSTINDUSTRIMUSEET INDHOLD SIDE CONTENTS PAGE Forord ved Bodil Busk Laursen, museumsdirektør påKunstindustrimuseet 4 Preface byBodil Busk Laursen, Director ofThe Danish Museum ofDecorative Art 4 Biennalen for Kunsthåndværk og Design 2002 The Biennial ofCraft and Design 2002 6 6 Juryens kommentar 10 Comments ofthe jury 10 Biennaleprisen 2002 12 The […]

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Biennalen

2011 Issue #

[…] for the city and the region. Therefore, itisencouraging to note that so many institu- tions inthe region are staging Biennale-related activities, including the Museum of International Ceramic Art– Grim- merhus, Trapholt, Vejen Art Museum, House of Design and the Kolding School of Design. Thanks to agrant from the foundation L.F. Foghts Fond, we are […]

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[…] det stærkeste afalle nydelsesmidlen andres opmærksomhed. 2 More than ever before, visibility has become abasic condition for those who want to create and earn their living with art. The philosopher Arno Victor Nielsen reflects on the many meanings of visibility. By Arno Victor Nielsen VISIBILITY: THE ORDER OF THE DAY It’s adaunting theme! Visibility! […]

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[…] trained both asan electrician and atthe Academy ofArt inReykjavik before he started studying scenography atthe Danish Design School. “Ican use the design area tostrengthen the process ofmaking art installations. As adesigner you learn tosell your ideas. When you have tosell yourself asan artist it’s allabout what you’ve done before. As a designer you get some […]

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