The Shakers: A World in the Making

The Shakers: A World in the Making

Glenn Adamson, Aaron Betsky, Chris L. Halstrøm, Christien Meindertsma, David Hartt • Vitra Design Museum

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ISBN-10: 3945852668 · ISBN-13: 978‑3945852668 · 2025 · 1st Edition

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Further Details Title: The Shakers: A World in the Making Condition: New Author: Mea Hoffmann Contributor: Mateo Kries (Selected by), Mea Hoffmann (Selected by), Zoë Ryan (Selected by), Hallie Ringle (Selected by), Shoshana Resnikoff (Selected by), Chyna Bounds (Selected by) Format: Hardback EAN: 9783945852668 ISBN: 9783945852668 Publisher: Vitra Design Museum Genre: Fashion & Design Release Date: 06/26/2025 Description: The Shakers: A World in the Making aims to both examine the lasting impact of the Shaker legacy as well as the more unexpected facets of their production, ideology and way of life from a contemporary perspective. Established in the 18th century, the Shakers were a free church that embraced principles of social equality, communal property and pacifism, viewing labour and design as expressions of their faith. The Shakers’ radically simple, functional objects have had a profound influence on modern design, inspiring generations of artists, architects and designers up to the present day. The Shakers: A World in the Making accompanies the eponymous exhibition – designed by the Milan-based studio Formafantasma – which will showcase a wide range of Shaker furniture, architecture, tools and commercial goods. Works by contemporary artists and designers enter in dialogue with the historic exhibits, reflecting on the Shakers’ enduring relevance. The publication includes a rich array of thematic essays contextualizing the Shakers within the wider design, architecture and art canon, detailed studies of selected exhibits as well as personal contributions by the participating artist. Contemporary object and architectural photography offers a fresh perspective on one of the most compelling communal experiments of recent centuries. With contributions by Glenn Adamson, Aaron Betsky, Jeffrey de Blois, Amie Cunat, David Hartt, Chris L. Halstrøm, Mea Hoffmann, Christien Meindertsma, Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Kameelah Janan Rasheed, Shoshana Resnikoff and others. Language: English Item Height: 280mm Item Length: 220mm Item Weight: 1280g Release Year: 2025 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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