Illustration. Katrine Bælum

Illustration af Katrine Bælum.

Theme:
The Corridors of Power

Formkraft switches on a bright spotlight, illuminating the frameworks that help define contemporary craft and design. The theme The Corridors of Power explores the systems, structures, and decisions that shape the field of craft and design.

Follow our ongoing publications, where we give a voice to institutions, municipal councils, craftspeople, and many others.

We begin with the museums, which play a crucial role in conveying the present and documenting history. Which works make their way into museum collections – and how?

The Museums

Exhibition Donations, Public Success, and Strict Quality Standards: How Contemporary Craft and Design Make Their Way into Museums

By Nana Balle, journalist

When a craft artist or designer has their work included in a museum collection, it represents significant recognition. But who actually decides what belongs in a museum – and how does the process work? Formkraft takes a closer look at the selection processes at four Danish museums of craft and design.

Værket Earthling (2024) af keramikeren Camilla Thorup kan indtil den 15. juni opleves på udstillingen I MORGEN.
Foto: Anne Marie Jo.

Designmuseum Danmark & Trapholt

Designmuseum Danmark

Behind the Scenes of Designmuseum Danmark’s Collections: How Are the Milestones of Design History Selected?

By Nana Balle, journalist

Louise Hindsgavl

A Donation Is a Generous Gesture – But Not a Free Pass into the Collection

By Nana Balle, journalist

Clay & Glas

GLAS

Moving toward critical curation

By Nana Balle, journalist

CLAY

Renewal or historical value at Clay

By Nana Balle, journalist

Exhibition Review

A cabinet of textile wonders

By Charlotte Jul, writer and curator

The textile discipline is being celebrated in Designmuseum Danmark’s new major exhibition Trykkraft. Textile printing is afforded an exceptionally dignified status, with thoughtful interpretation and elegant presentation, according to exhibition reviewer Charlotte Jul. Eight living Danish textile printers have created new works specifically for the exhibition, which also incorporates the museum’s extensive textile collection.

Designmuseum Danmark. Trykkraft.