Aesthetics of Change, MAK
150 Years of the University of Applied Arts Vienna.
BWM Architekten and Sanja Utech of koerdtutech developed a highly informative exhibition tour entitled “Aesthetics of Change”, which takes an in-depth look at the history of the University of Applied Arts and its sphere of influence. The exhibition’s alphabetical arrangement dissolves the customary chronological format by presenting famous names, historical periods and significant works side by side with unknown or surprising exhibits.
The exhibition design is inspired by the idea of experimentation and impermanence – symbolised by the lightweight carrier medium paper. Posters on which the exhibits are arranged systematically serve as “file cards” bearing an index from A to Z. The exhibition space, entirely covered by posters according to this system, therefore allows for a wall-filling presentation of the exhibits from floor to ceiling.
Task
Planning and design for the exhibition in the lower MAK Exhibition Hall to commemorate 150 years since the foundation of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
Status
Completion
Exhibition duration: December 12, 2017 – April 4, .2018
Client
MAK – Austrian Museum of Applied Arts
BWM Team
Sanja Utech / Büro koerdtutech
Participants
Graphic design
Perndl+Co
Curators MAK
Elisabeth Schmuttermeier, Patrick Werkner
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Exhibition opening at MAK/ Museum of Applied Arts
Exhibition tip for artlovers: The major jubilee show on the history of the University of Applied Arts Vienna has been opened at the Vienna MAK on the Stubenring. BWM Architekten together with Sanja Utech and Gerhard Bauer have created an exciting encyclopedic exhibition design displaying highlights of 150 years of the University’s history. With surprising new narrations and links!
MAK exhibition: Aesthetics of change. 150 years of the University of Applied Arts Vienna
