Salone Milan 2011 Preview: Danish Design at MINDCRAFT11

b_skjottgaard_mc11_03.jpgMacro Cubes by Bente Skjøttgaard

The essential, defining character of Danish design lies in ‘intangibles’ such as superior craftsmanship and practical value—in a word, quality. MINDCRAFT11 highlights these fundamental attributes, both in terms of the exhibition’s depth and breadth, where “a new generation of Danish craftspeople interpret and challenge these traditional values in a manner that is intelligent, playful and serious.”

benandsebastian_mc11_01.jpgThe Outsider / The Insider by benandsebastian

Function is the guiding principle of the exhibition, yet artisanship and artistry also remain paramount, where a strong sense of form and materials yield the overarching aesthetic.

Louise_Sass_MINDCRAFT11_1000.jpgMother of Pearl by Louise Sass

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