Dislocated Utility_Objects out of Place: 25 Creatives Take Over Former Zurich Washroom
From September 17th to September 27th, 2026, the exhibition titled Dislocated Utility_Objects out of Place, curated by Paulina Reséndiz and Natascha Madeiski, will be held at the former SBB workers’ washroom in Zurich during Zurich Design Weeks 2026. This showcase will feature the works of 25 artists and designers, focusing on various mediums such as furniture, lighting, ceramics, glass, and textiles, while incorporating the original fixtures and cabins of the venue. Notable participants include Alejandra Perini and Ana Drucker. The project, which received support from Vitra Design Stiftung and partners like FREITAG, Deux Frères, ViCAFE, VIVI, and L’Eau Water, was submitted through designboom’s DIY feature and edited by Christina Vergopoulou, with photography by Lorenz Cugini.
Key facts
- Dislocated Utility_Objects out of Place is a group exhibition in a former SBB workers’ washroom in Zurich.
- Curated by Paulina Reséndiz and Natascha Madeiski, it is part of Zurich Design Weeks 2026.
- The exhibition runs from September 17th to September 27th, 2026.
- It features 25 artists, designers, and craft-oriented practitioners.
- The venue retains original cabins, washing areas, tiles, and fixtures, which are integral to the display.
- Works span furniture, lighting, ceramics, glass, textiles, and other object-based practices.
- The exhibition is supported by Vitra Design Stiftung, with partners FREITAG, Deux Frères, ViCAFE, VIVI, and L’Eau Water.
- Photography is by Lorenz Cugini; the project was submitted via designboom’s DIY submissions.
Entities
Artists
- Paulina Reséndiz
- Natascha Madeiski
- Alejandra Perini
- Ana Drucker
- Anna Zimmermann
- Andrea Roman
- Arché Studio
- Arjan Van Dal
- Attua Aparicio
- Confectdissect
- Celia Längle
- Charles O. Job
- Dimitri Bähler
- Frédéric Dedelley
- Gabi Deutsch
- Georg Foster
- Gini Moynier
- Hanya Leo
- Iris Schwarz
- Jochen Holz
- Laurin Schaub
- Monika Schori
- Pierre Bögli
- Rita Zurbrügg
- Robert Wettstein
- Thea Kuta
- GRRR
- Lorenz Cugini
- Christina Vergopoulou
Institutions
- SBB
- Zurich Design Weeks
- Vitra Design Stiftung
- FREITAG
- Deux Frères
- ViCAFE
- VIVI
- L’Eau Water
- designboom
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Waschraum Former SBB Facility