Haas Brothers' Fantastical Creatures Take Over Museum of Arts and Design

The Haas Brothers, twin artists Simon and Nikolai, are showcasing 85 whimsical works at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. The exhibition, titled 'Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley,' runs from April 11 to August 16, 2026, and features ceramics, glass sculptures, furniture, paintings, and more. Their surreal hybrid creatures and fantastical plant life blur the line between art, design, and fantasy. Notable pieces include 'She's So Ducky,' a red creature bench hybrid, and 'Shelly Duvall,' a glass-blown oversized snail. The duo's work balances Simon's methodical approach with Nikolai's playful spontaneity, often rooted in precise techniques and mathematics. Their beaded plants use mathematical formulas and bead-weaving to replicate natural growth patterns. The exhibition's name references the 'uncanny valley' effect, which the brothers embrace by making their creatures cute and harmless, turning discomfort into empathy. The show is accompanied by their first comprehensive monograph, a 256-page book published by Phaidon. The exhibition is on view at 2 Columbus Circle, New York City.