Design and the Elastic Mind, MOMA
 [Susana Soares]
 
February 24- May 12, 2008  From MOMA: The exhibition will highlight examples of successful translation of disruptive innovation, examples based on ongoing research, as well as reflections on the future responsibilities of design. Of particular interest will be the exploration of the relationship between design and science and the approach […]

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The Shakers are famous for their bureaus, sewing tables, dressers, flat brooms, and boxes. One Shaker sister gave voice to the popularity (read: commodification) in a BBC documentary, titled “I Don’t Want to Be Remembered as a Chair. Some of us can think of worse legacies, of course.  

Few people know that aside from the fine furniture, the Shakers […]

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