Silent Revolutions / Contemporary Design in Slovenia

The Museum of Architecture and Design presents the exhibition 'Silent Revolutions', a selection of design that marks the first two decades of this young European country.

Black Cherry Lamp
by Nika Zupanc - for La Femme et la Maison by Nika Zupanc, 2010

Rather than showing a sweeping overall view the show focuses on outstanding individual cases. The selected design exhibits embody the passion and obsession of individual artists, the drive, innovative development and high-quality production, ranging from the filigree turn-tables by Franc Kuzma and the seductive Black Cherry Lamps by designer Nika Zupanc to Seaway’s Greenline 33 Hybrid, the world’s first large hybrid boat, and Trimo’s Qbiss One with ArtMe modular façade systems.

Lajt Chair
by Janez Suhadolc, 1991

The exhibition also presents certain key productions from the country’s largest actors in the industry, including Elan's revolutionary series of WaveFlex skis designed in cooperation with Gigodesign studio, Alpina's Racing Elite cross-country ski boots developed in cooperation with Jure Miklavc studio, and Gorenje's Simplicity home appliance line by Gorenje Design Studio.

Waveflex Skis Series
by Gigodesign and Elan Development Department - for Elan, 2007/2011

Stabi S Turntable and Stabi XL Turntable
by Franc Kuzma; for Kuzma, 1998, 1999

Sitty Folding Chair
by Gigodesign, 2009

Kawasaki ZX-10R Evolution Exhaust System
by Igor Akrapovič and team; for Akrapovič, 2008

Krpan Postman’s Bicycle
by Matevž Fortuna; for Vizija Sport, 2002


Exhibition
Silent Revolutions / Contemporary Design in Slovenia

From June 16 to July 15 2012

Maribor Art Gallery
Strossmayerjeva ulica 6, Maribor
Slovenia