OBJECTS: USA Revisited at Museum of Craft and Design
The Museum of Craft and Design in San Francisco is set to host OBJECTS: USA, an exhibition that revisits the landmark 1969 Smithsonian showcase that celebrated American studio craft. Running from September 5, 2026, to January 17, 2027, this exhibition is curated in collaboration with R & Company. The initial display featured artists working with clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, enamel, and mosaic, cementing the studio craft movement's importance. The upcoming exhibition explores the enduring influence of this movement on American craft and modern design, presenting a variety of craft media. This retrospective highlights the historical relevance of studio craft and its impact on design practices, framing the original exhibition within the context of American material culture.
Key facts
- OBJECTS: USA is on view at the Museum of Craft and Design from September 5, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
- The exhibition is organized in partnership with R & Company, a New York design gallery.
- The original OBJECTS: USA debuted at the Smithsonian in 1969.
- The original exhibition featured artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, enamel, and mosaic.
- The original exhibition traveled widely and helped establish the studio craft movement.
- The current iteration reimagines the original and examines its impact on American craft and contemporary design.
- The Museum of Craft and Design is located in San Francisco.
Entities
Institutions
- Museum of Craft and Design
- R & Company
- Smithsonian
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States
- New York