Exhibitions

Ceramics dripping from a 3D printer? Clothing that helps one get up? Bacteria instead of leather for a shoe? What sounds like science fiction is already within reach.

The precise solutions developed by the Zurich design agency Norm are characterized by strict design rules like grids, proportions, and modularity. Their exhibition examines the most fundamental elements and laws of graphic design.

Elizabeth "Lee" Miller was an outstanding photographer and a strong, modern woman. Miller did not bother with conventions, neither privately nor professionally, and went her own way as an artist, portrait photographer, and war reporter. The first-ever exhibition in Switzerland of her life's work presents over 250 originals.

Alexey Brodovitch made design history — as a teacher and as role model for legendary photographers like Richard Avedon or as an art director of the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar. The exhibition traces the career of this influential designer.

In museums across the globe, elaborate stage sets and expansive installations are spellbinding visitors. Total Space traces this development in an up-to-date survey and creates a multi-layered world of experience that can be explored with all the senses.

Graphic artist Bruno Monguzzi presents his personal highlights from the museum's extensive collection. The exhibition combines traditional craftsmanship and modern design consciousness to create timeless inspiration, particularly for young people.

Whether for visualizing big data, publishing journalistic findings, spatial orientation, or as material promoting effective learning and teaching—information design explains the most diverse contents within the shortest time through combining much visual material with few words.

Light drawing, photograms, photomontages: the search for a contemporary visual idiom for the postwar period inspired artists and designers to experiment with photography.