Telling tales : fantasy and fear in contemporary design

Name/Title

Telling tales : fantasy and fear in contemporary design

Entry/Object ID

NK1397.W55

Description

Brings together around 50 objects that share common themes such as fantasy, parody and a concern with mortality. The show will explore the recent trend amongst European designers for limited edition pieces of furniture, ceramics, lighting and large scale installations that pushes the boundaries between art and design. Designers include Tord Boontje, Maarten Baas, Jurgen Bey and Studio Job.

Lexicon

Search Terms

decorative arts, design, fantasy in art, fear in art

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Gareth Williams, Victoria and Albert Museum

Publisher

V & A

Date Published

2009

Call No.

NK1397.W55

ISBN

1851775609, 9781851775606

LCCN

2008937535

Notes

Length: 128