This exhibition delves into the innovative industrial design work of Pedro Miralles, spotlighting his significant projects from 1984 to 1993. Visitors can explore a chronological display of his creative journey, featuring original drawings, sketches, and detailed models. It commemorates Miralles' profound impact on Spanish design history during a transformative era, inviting deeper understanding of his professional and personal legacy.
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This exhibition retrospective focuses on the industrial design projects of Pedro Miralles between 1984 and 1993. It showcases a chronological journey through 10 of his most representative projects, including drawings, sketches, models, and photographs, highlighting his significant contributions to design during that era.
The exhibition 'Pedro Miralles. Proyectos 84/93' commemorates the work of Pedro Miralles Claver, a prominent industrial designer from Valencia who passed away in 2013. The exhibition, which ran from January 14 to February 28, 2014, at the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid, offers a chronological overview of his production from 1984 to 1993. It features 10 of his most representative projects, accompanied by drawings, sketches, models, and photographs, aiming to revalue his professional and personal legacy. The project was developed as part of a doctoral thesis by Pilar Mellado and Javier Pastor, who also served as curators. The exhibition had previously been shown at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia and the Universidad Castilla La Mancha, indicating broad collaborative support for this retrospective. Pedro Miralles was a student of architecture and fine arts, initiating doctoral research in design. This exhibition serves as a significant retrospective, cataloging and analyzing his prolific output during the late 20th century. The accompanying catalogue, edited by the IGD and published by the Universitat Politècnica de València, further details his contributions. The exhibition highlights specific pieces such as the 'Calzada' rug, 'Dry Martini' stool, 'Alfiler' console, 'Andrews sister' drawing table, 'Compás' desk, and the 'Hakernar' chair, offering visitors a comprehensive look at his design vision.
Admission to the exhibition is free. Visitors can check the museum's opening hours, which vary by day and include a Thursday evening opening, with Mondays being the closing day.
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