3 March 2018 — 3 June 2018
American Beauty
Visiting time: ●●● Short (15 minutes)Design Museum Den Bosch has one of the principal collections of American Ceramics in Europe. This exhibition is an extensive overview with more than 120 pieces.
The collection roughly comprises half a century: from the 1950s to the early 21st century. Characteristic of American ceramicists’ work is ‘do what you want!’ and a hankering after the extreme which corresponds seamlessly with the country of the American Dream, imagination, adventure and boundless opportunities. These ceramics run the gamut from extravagant to serene, from taboo breaking to traditional, from just beautiful to gently political or the referencing popular culture.
