[…] its ultimate form, it is a place that we did not even decorate ourselves but which was instead prepared by a stylist – a place unburdened by history. Those who try to stem the endless flow of objects and their accumulation as clutter in our homes often do so by turning to minimalism – […]
Welcome to Formkraft, Danish Crafts & Design Association’s archive and new magazine. The association has a long history, and the digitization of magazines going back to 1948 gives all of us direct access to decades of communication efforts within the field. That offers a great way to learn from the past, so that we […]
Anders V Munch, Ph.D. Master of History of Ideas and Art History
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[…] recurring themes. These are not topics that can easily be reduced to short, straightforward narratives. Quite the contrary. They unfold at the intersection of climate, economics, colonial history, technology and national interests. That is why a critical eye and journalistic ethics are also crucial to her: 'It means a great deal to me that […]
History in a new light In this instance, it seems as though the circle of time has taken a turn that brings the two generations closer together than before. Perhaps because time has once again been shaped by intimacy, authenticity and a slower pace – even though it is created using a digital […]
[…] At the same time, materiality plays a central role in this interaction between body and art. Materials are not neutral – they have texture, weight, temperature and history. They influence how the body moves, how the artist shapes their expression and how the viewer encounters the work. In this space – between body and […]
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A sensory harmony This year's exhibition is curated by Ukurant, a young, award-winning curatorial collective that manages to engage with traditions and history while also focusing sharply on current trends in expression, vision, materiality and design. Through an anonymous open call process, Ukurant has selected works ranging from the experimental to the poetic, from […]
[…] creative expressions or occupations, but also as paths to calm, presence and well-being. However, the use of crafts and handicrafts in health-promoting treatment is not new. Throughout history, such activities have been used in psychiatry, for example, and to varying degrees in other areas of healthcare. As early as the beginning of the 20th […]
[…] not mentioned, which surprises Nina Lund. 'It would be desirable for the Danish Arts Foundation to include crafts. Why this difference? We can talk about materials and history on equal terms with visual artists.' It is not a legal requirement for a municipality to establish an art council, and not all municipalities have one. […]
[…] from the archive. Daylight is reserved for the contemporary textiles, as the older pieces cannot tolerate light. After all, they represent nearly 100 years of textile printing history. Recognizable names include Marie Gudme Leth, Ruth Hull, Dorte Raaschou, and Grete Ehs Østergaard. Among more recent prints, several living textile printers such as Vibeke Riisberg, […]