"Art Design: Diálogo entre dos épocas" at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas was a significant exhibition exploring the fascinating conversation between contemporary product design and historical decorative arts. Curated by Rossana Orlandi and featuring 36 innovative works, it highlighted the evolution of artistic expression across centuries. This unique display presented selected pieces from the PDM2 Industrial Design Fair alongside the museum's renowned 18th-century Bourbon collection, offering visitors a rich cultural experience.
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This exhibition presents a dialogue between contemporary Art Design pieces and the historical collection of the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas. Featuring 36 works by current artists and designers, the show aims to create a conversation between different eras, highlighting the evolution of design and its relationship with established art forms.
Organized by Product Design Madrid (PDM) and the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas (MNAD), 'Art Design: Diálogo entre dos épocas' (Art Design: Dialogue between Two Eras) was an exhibition curated by Rossana Orlandi. Held from February 13 to March 30, 2014, on the third floor of the MNAD, it featured 36 contemporary Art Design pieces presented alongside the museum's 18th-century Bourbon collection. The exhibition aimed to create a dialogue between objects from different centuries, exploring the evolution of design and its interplay with historical art forms. The selected works were chosen from participants of the PDM2 Industrial Design Fair. The exhibition was recognized by ARCO (Contemporary Art Fair) and recommended in its VIP program. It also included works by Brazilian artists and designers inspired by Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, a significant figure in Portuguese Art Nouveau and Art Deco ceramics. The press dossier lists numerous participating artists, including Alejandro Tápias, Angelica Eriksson, Carissa Santoso, díez+zeíd, diéz+diéz, Hisae Ikenaga, Irene Gaumé, Giffintermeer Studio, Joel Blanco, Jorge Penadés, Mª José Gutiérrez, Mimétrica, Noviembre Estudio, Paco Orti, Paul Manriq, and Roben, as well as Brazilian artists inspired by Bordallo Pinheiro's work.
The press dossier provides practical information about the museum's location, general opening hours (Tuesday to Saturday 9:30-15:00, Sundays and holidays 10:00-15:00, with extended hours on Thursdays from 17:00-20:00, closed Mondays), and how to get there. It does not specify separate ticketing for this exhibition, implying it may be included with general museum admission or that specific ticket details were not provided in this press document.
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