konstantin grcic: decisive design at the art institute of chicago

konstantin grcic: decisive design
art institute of chicago, chicago
november 18th, 2009 to january 24th, 2010

this exhibition is konstantin grcic's first major showcase of his work in a U.S. museum.
devoted to the portfolio of grcic and his firm konstantin grcic industrial design,
the show will bring together more than 100 of his objects which include furniture, tableware
and office accessories designed by grcic

within the abbott galleries of the art institute of chicago's modern wing, a studio-like environment
creating a multi-layered presentation of grcic's projects, imagery, sketches, drawings and background
information will help illuminate the complex process of industrial design. in addition, visitors will be
encouraged to enter a central zone outfitted like a mini racetrack, a design that reflects grcic's
long-standing interest in formula 1 racing and the inspiration behind much of his work. here,
they can try out some of his award-winning designs for themselves.

known for his logical designs, grcic is driven by an honesty of materials and appropriateness of
production methods. his diverse output re-examines how an object should look and function,
along with what its inherent relationship to the user should be. the work featured at the art institute,
while spanning his career, are united by his foundational principles of simplicity, irony
and subtle humor.


konstantin grcic, 360 chair, 2009
manufactured by magis
image courtesy of the art institute of chicago


table B, 2009
manufactured by bd ediciones
image courtesy of b ediciones


myto cantilever chair, 2008 manufactured by plank with BASF
image courtesy of plank


landen, 2007 manufactured by vitra
image courtesy of vitra


passmi il sale set, 2007
manufactured by serafino zani
image courtesy of serafino zani


osorom seating element, 2005
manufactured by moroso
image courtesy of plank


tip bucket, 2003
manufactured by authentics
image courtesy of the art institute of chicago