Anders V. Munch, dr.phil., ph.d., cand.mag. in history of ideas and art history
- Theme:
- Craft in a digital age
- Subjects:
- Aesthetics ●
- Digital design
- Sustainability
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[…] artistic practices but also in the discussion of theoretical topics at art schools and art academies and in cultural studies at universities, such as anthropology and art history. The field of Material Culture Studies is generating a growing number of papers and books, and neomaterialism has become an established concept to describe current trends. […]
- Theme:
- Statement
- Subjects:
- Aesthetics ●
- Artistic craft ●
- History ●
- Materials
- Nature
Powerful energy and shared rhythm in the works In other words, this is a somewhat neglected but important piece of design history that is finally being given ample space here, and the museum has specially procured objects by the Danish artists who participated in the world exhibition. In the exhibition's display cases, statuettes by […]
- Theme:
- The Corridors of Power
- Subjects:
- Aesthetics ●
- Exhibitions
- History
[…] have the opportunity to experience seaweed as the super interesting growth that it is, which functions in different ways than plants, and which has both an interesting history closely linked to the beginnings of all plant life, and that it is in this way a very basic and important ‘being’ that we cannot see […]
- Theme:
- Scenes of Crafts
- Subjects:
- Curating ●
- Exhibitions ●
- International
- Textile
[…] it,' says Alberte Svendsen, as we've risen from the sofa and stood by her workbench. She demonstrates how she works with the straws. 'So, this is the history you stand on the shoulders of,' she says. She grabs a straw, splits it, and smoothens it out with a bone folder. In reality, she's quite […]
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[…] several thousands of years under its belt, the Copenhagen Goldsmiths' Guild can boast of being one of the world's oldest craft guilds with nearly 600 years of history. The guild was established in 1429, back then more as a political organization than today, where the association describes itself as a professional, festive, and philanthropic […]
- Theme:
- Contemporary Jewellery Art
[…] market truly values design and craftwork, so there's room to talk about the process behind the finished pieces, materials, or ideas. My pieces carry a lot of history, which is why it's important for me to be able to convey the concept in the techniques I use and the idea behind it. I can […]
- Theme:
- Urban Spaces
- Subjects:
- Artistic craft ●
- Craft ●
- Exhibitions
- History
[…] and possibilities of textile, we are regaining our competence as creative human beings. And social structures are once again emerging around both types of activities. By learning to turn fabric or yarn into magical new forms, we are continuing textile history, which spans tens of thousands of years, and joining one of humanity’s oldest communities.
- Theme:
- Textile
- Subjects:
- Craft ●
- History ●
- Interactive ●
- International
- Textile
[…] as poetry, whether it is expressed materially, verbally or digitally? These are some of the new ways the anthropologist Tim Ingold invites us to think about education and craft. Or as he says: ‘Craft is a way of finding one’s own voice through making things together. But it’s no different with mathematics, history or geography.’
- Theme:
- Craft in a digital age
- Subjects:
- Education
- Sustainability
[…] Kristensen visits Maria Sparre-Petersen to discuss the potential of makers and designers stepping out into the public space to create decorative projects, installations and building-integrated art. Throughout history, crafts have played an important role in public art and decoration, and a browse through Formkraft’s archive turns up numerous articles on crafts in the public […]
- Theme:
- Atmosphere