Between Area and Space: The relationship between product and graphic design. Different creative disciplines exist alongside each other and more or less overlap, while influencing one another. Even the work of specialised designers often stretches into other branches and invigorates them with fresh, unbiased approaches. Between Area and Space assesses the blending of two autonomous disciplines, graphic and product design, seeking links between these related branches which, with a bit of exaggeration, only differ through the space which they inhabit. A comprehensive selection of objects and graphics reflecting this subject from multiple angles resulted in a striking series of projects, bringing together artists who would, under different circumstances, probably never share the same exhibition space. The exhibition is divided into several theme sections devoted to eminent designers and distinct design phenomena. It introduces the work of artists active in both disciplines, designers who employ graphic strategies in product design, or conversely, graphic materials in the field of product design. The selection is based on the varied nature of the two disciplines, their subjects, forms and time periods. The show thus features the work of such design legends as Max Bill, Josef Hoffmann and Stefan Sagmeister, as well as young and less-known graphic designers mainly active in product and interior design.
Moravian Gallery in Brno – Museum of Applied Arts
Husova 14, Brno
10/5/2018 – 26/8/2018
Year: 2018
Concept: OKOLO (Adam Štěch, Matěj Činčera, Jan Kloss)
Installation: OKOLO (Adam Štěch, Matěj Činčera, Jan Kloss)
Graphic design: Jan Kloss & Matěj Činčera
Photo of the installation: Jan Kloss & Matěj Činčera
Client: Brno Biennial, Moravian Gallery in Brno
