The Wolfsonian: Art and Design in the Modern Age

This was an amazing exhibition, which showed a variety of styles in art from different cultures. This collection that included pieces from the late 19^th century to the beginning of the 20^th century reflected an evolution in society and the way that this evolution was interpreted when used in art and design. There were pieces from countries such as Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Russia, among many others. Each one had a unique perspective, according to the context that the artist was part of. I loved seeing the diverse use of materials and techniques that have been implemented in the confection of all of them.

I enjoyed the wonderful craftsmanship that some objects had with a meticulous successful work in design and ornament. It is impressive how industrial revolution had a great impact in the making of home furniture, creating a balance between a practical and decorative design. In this case, I have to say that one of the pieces that impacted me the most was the America’s first consumer television receiver by John Vassos. That was an incredibly beautiful design that I have never seen before, and would have loved seen it working to understand a bit more about its mechanism. This collection was open-minded due to its strong historic content.