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Experience the Innovative 'mo man tai x mobilen' Exhibition at Van Eesteren Museum

Explore a dynamic collaboration between design studio mo man tai and the museum's collection for GLUE Festival Amsterdam.

The Van Eesteren Museum proudly presents 'mo man tai x mobilen', an engaging exhibition created in partnership with the acclaimed design studio mo man tai. This unique art installation reinterprets the mobile, drawing inspiration from an Anvia lamp within the museum's own collection. Visitors can delve into the creative process and the seamless blend of traditional and contemporary design techniques. Guided tours are available to enhance your experience of this special showcase.

About mo man tai x mobilen at Van Eesteren Museum in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the Van Eesteren Museum features a unique collaboration with design studio mo man tai, presenting an innovative interpretation of the mobile. Inspired by the Anvia lamp from the museum's collection, the project showcases the studio's creativity and seamless integration of traditional and contemporary techniques.

Curatorial context

As part of the GLUE Festival Amsterdam, the Van Eesteren Museum presents 'mo man tai x mobilen', a special collaboration within the 'The Museum Apartment as a Research Space' program. Design studio mo man tai, an Eindhoven-based duo comprising Ulrike and Paul, has created an innovative interpretation of the mobile. This new artwork draws inspiration from the Anvia lamp, a piece from the museum's collection, showcasing mo man tai's boundless creativity, vibrant spirit, and their ability to seamlessly integrate traditional and contemporary production techniques. A limited edition 'Mini Van Eesteren Mobile' will also be available for purchase in the museum shop. The mobile is exhibited in the Museum Apartment throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Admission and ticket notes

The Museum Apartment can be visited with a guide every Thursday to Sunday at 2:30 PM. Book your guided tour to experience the exhibition. Tickets can be booked via the provided link for the guided tour of the Museum Apartment with a guide.

mo man tai x mobilen key exhibition facts

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Venue
Van Eesteren Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 20, 2024 – Oct 27, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Design studio mo man tai (Ulrike and Paul)
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