Going Dutch: Contemporary Design from Local Collections at the Cincinnati Art Museum

CINCINNATI, OH.- This past year marked the Cincinnati Art Museum’s first major acquisitions in the field of contemporary Dutch design. Going Dutch, introduces contemporary Dutch Design, its international importance, and influence through new permanent collection acquisitions and loans from local private collectors. Many of the works of art on display are novice re-inventions of the objects we use and live with every day. They are associated with the revolutionary collective, Droog Design. Starting in the early 1990’s, Droog (Dutch for “dry”) has shaken up the contemporary field of design. Their designs are smart, witty and often offer critical alternatives to our daily lives, commenting on the social, economical and environmental issues that confront us today. A wax

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