Wolfsonian-FIU Exhibition Explores Interwar Modern Design
"Modern Design Across Borders," an exhibition at The Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami, is curated by Silvia Barisione. This showcase is open until July 19, focusing on the evolution of design during the interwar period. It features items from the museum's collection, highlighted through five main themes: transportation, the 1925 Paris Expo, tea and coffee culture, plywood innovation, and cocktail aesthetics. The exhibit illustrates the impact of international influences, avant-garde movements, and a machine-inspired approach, showcasing how these elements fostered the development of works that blend functionality with style and efficiency.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Modern Design Across Borders' at Wolfsonian-FIU in Miami
- Curated by Silvia Barisione
- On view through July 19
- Features objects from the Wolfsonian collection
- Five spotlight subjects: transportation, 1925 Paris Expo, tea and coffee, plywood, cocktail culture
- Explores design evolution between the two world wars
- Highlights international and cross-cultural influences on modern design
- Includes works by designers such as Charles Loupot, Aleksandr Rodchenko, and Virginio Bianchi
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Barisione
- Charles Loupot
- Robert Roquin
- Giuseppe Riccobaldi Del Bava
- Virginio Bianchi
- József Amberg
- Henri Delval
- Bapi
- Filippo Romoli
- Aleksandr Rodchenko
Institutions
- Wolfsonian-FIU
- The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection
- PRINT Magazine
- Les Editions de l’Image de France
- Publicité Wall
- Grafiche Chiesa
- SAIGA
- Barabino & Graeve
- Fratelli Branca
Locations
- Miami
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Udine
- Italy
- Genoa