About the exhibition

A great deal of 1950s and 1960s design has passed the test of time extremely well and even grown to iconic status.

In the fifties, the Italians developed a style of their own whereas Scandinavian designers were inspired by plastic arts. The focal point, however, lay in the U.S. 1958 in particular was a turning point. The sixties were the decade of popular culture. The streets and art were sources of inspiration.

The exhibition displays designs by Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Aarnio, Tapio Wirkkala, Gio Ponti and Harry Bertoia from the museum's proprietary collection.

About the museum

The Design museum Gent is a cultural institution of the City of Gent. Since January 1999, the museum has been recognized by the Ministry of the Flemish Community in the highest category. Next to the important financing by the city of Gent, other resources are subsidies by Ministry of the Flemish Community and the Province of East-Flanders.

The Design museum Gent is unique in Belgium. The accent in the collections and exhibitions lies on 20th century and actual design.

Directions to the museum and other useful information can be found here.