MARTa Herford, Germany, Modernism: Designing A New World is the
first exhibition to explore the concept of Modernism in depth,
rather than restricting itself, as previous exhibitions have, to
particular geographical centres or to individual decades. Many
forms of art and design are represented in the show. But as
befits a period when the debates surrounding how people should
live took centre stage, the exhibition focuses on architecture
and design. The range of objects - including architectural,
interior, furniture, product, graphic and fashion design as well
as painting, sculpture, film, photography, prints, collage -
reflects the period's emphasis on the unity of the arts and the
key role of the fine arts in shaping contemporary visual
culture. The exhibition concentrates on the years 1914-39.
Europe and, to a lesser extent, America are the focus but the
reach of Modernism is demonstrated by selected exhibits or
projects from different parts of the world. Image number:
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