konstantin grcic: design real exhibition at serpentine gallery now open

konstantin grcic: design real exhibition at serpentine gallery now open © 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.

© drawings by konstantin grcic

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.

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

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.

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