The Design Museum Holon opened its new exhibition “Overview”, which engages with one of the most important inventions in human history, and a desirable design object: eyeglasses.
Overview
Curated by Maya Dvash “Overview” is the latest exhibition at the Design Museum Holon in Israel, all focused on one of the greatest inventions of our time, the eyeglasses.
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- 21 December 2016
- Holon
The exhibition follows the development and future of eyeglasses through several different points of view: from the unique Claude Samuel retrospective eyeglasses collection dating back to the 17th century to contemporary conceptual interpretations of eyeglasses by 50 Israeli designers highlighting the creative energy of the Israeli design scene. In addition, it explores the new Virtual Reality (VR) technology, as well as the different ways sight and design can interact through various activities.
“Overview” examines cultural milestones and the central role eyeglasses played in defining social and cultural phenomena. “We tend to forget that the initial purpose of eyeglasses was to correct a flaw, and eyeglasses do not conceal that flaw, but actually emphasise it by means of design. The exhibition will not only enable an observation of the cultural history of eyeglasses, but also of the designer’s role throughout the process”, curator Maya Dvash explains.
Overview
curated by Maya Dvash
Design Museum Holon
Pinkhas Eilon St 8, Holon
Israel