Brücke-Museum Berlin Highlights Expressionist Applied Arts
A new exhibition at the Brücke-Museum in Berlin shifts focus from the group's paintings to their applied arts, arguing that for the Expressionists, design held equal importance to painting. The show features objects ranging from beds to cigarette extinguishers, demonstrating the artists' drive to shape all aspects of life. It brings visibility to a neglected aspect of Brücke's output, which has been overshadowed by their canvases in previous exhibitions.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Brücke-Museum, Berlin
- Focuses on applied arts of the Brücke group
- Includes objects like beds and cigarette extinguishers
- Highlights the equal status of design and painting for Expressionists
- Addresses the neglect of craft in prior shows
Entities
Institutions
- Brücke-Museum
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany