In what is also known as 'the Inflatable Era', inflatable architecture was manufactured as a prerequisite for a new, nomadic way of life. Space travel served as the inspiration for these capsules. However, are these high-tech hide-outs post-human or not?
When you visit the exhibition, you will receive the accompanying catalog. It documents both the technical information of all the works within the exhibition, as well as substantive texts to contextualize important makers and themes. Click here for the digital version of the catalog.
The exhibition and the accompanying catalog have been curated by Bart Lootsma, Alexa Baumgartner, and Maya Christodouaki.
Exhibition and catalog designed by Dutch office DevrijerVanDongen.
The exhibition can be seen in Design Museum Den Bosch until October 3rd, 2021.
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