© drawings by konstantin grcic

today, the design real exhibition curated by konstantin grcic at the serpentine gallery opened.
43 objects have been curated, all of which are 'real' mass produced items which have a
practical function in everyday life. the items have been categorized generically,
with no additional contextual information, as to encourage a more unmediated encounter
between the product and its audience.

within the gallery's large central room, grcic has designed a research space for visitors to
further explore these objects. as a supplement to the show, an extensive design real website
has been developed, acting as a primary database of the pieces - is was also a fundamental part
of the show's origins. this resource includes information on the designer, history and meaning
of the product, ethics, production method and applications.

all of the objects curated were conceived within the last 10 years and are a compilation of
various functions, from furniture and household items to technical and industrial innovations.


© drawings by konstantin grcic


design real
curated by konstantin grcic
exhibition designed in collaboration with
alex rich and jürg lehni
installation view serpentine gallery, london
(november 26th, 2009 to february 7th, 2010)
photograph: raphael hefti


design real
curated by konstantin grcic
exhibition designed in collaboration with
alex rich and jürg lehni
installation view serpentine gallery, london
(november 26th, 2009 to february 7th, 2010)
photograph: raphael hefti


design real
curated by konstantin grcic
exhibition designed in collaboration with
alex rich and jürg lehni
installation view serpentine gallery, london
(november 26th, 2009 to february 7th, 2010)
photograph: raphael hefti


design real
curated by konstantin grcic
exhibition designed in collaboration with
alex rich and jürg lehni
installation view serpentine gallery, london
(november 26th, 2009 to february 7th, 2010)
photograph: raphael hefti


design real
curated by konstantin grcic
exhibition designed in collaboration with
alex rich and jürg lehni
installation view serpentine gallery, london
(november 26th, 2009 to february 7th, 2010)
photograph: raphael hefti