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Final weeks
Diseño en femenino. México 1940-2022
to 16 April 2023
Location: Mexico City, Mexico

'Diseño en femenino. México 1940-2022' is an exhibition that seeks to shed light on the works of almost four generations of women designers in Mexico. The exhibition celebrates, reviews and documents the progress and achievements of women in an industry that has historically been dominated by men. Curated by Ana Elena Mallet and Pilar Obeso, the exhibition includes the work of 110 designers from fifteen Mexican states (including indigenous designers), marking an important shift towards re-evaluating the concept of ‘feminine’ in design.

‘Diseño en femenino’ showcases a broad panorama of object through three thematic cores; design and the idea of ‘the feminine’, the professionalisation of design; and the diversity of design. Explored are different trends and aspects of design, from weaving, embroidery and jewellery to industrial concepts, graphic design, animation and the development of biomaterials. The diversity of the curation aims to question the value of women’s participation in Mexican design since 1940 and to expand the understanding of what is considered ‘design’ in social context.

Currently on
Another Reading: Contemporary Book Design from China
to 12 May 2023
Location: Berlin, Germany

Berlin’s book lovers and design enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to discover the work of contemporary Chinese book designers at an exhibition that showcases variety of Chinese printing and binding techniques. Featuring nearly 150 books, the exhibit explores a wide range of topics from traditional crafts and character design to modern Chinese literature and contemporary art.

‘Another Reading’ includes the works of over twenty contemporary Chinese graphic designers from different generations and geographical locations. Visitors can explore their books up close to gain a deeper understanding of different design strategies, as well as quality, craftsmanship and innovation in production methods.

Coming soon
The Revolution Will Be Digitised: Typefaces from Emigre & FUSE
27 April — 5 November 2023
Location: New York, US

Posterhouse in New York is set to hold an exhibition showcasing the experimental digital typography and graphic design of Emigre and FUSE. The exhibition will explore the posters that announced new and progressive digital typefaces by both companies, whose aim was to promote typographic innovation and experimentation.

Founded in San Francisco in 1984 by Rudy VanderLans (see ‘Reputations’ in Eye 7) and Zuzana Licko (see ‘Reputations’ in Eye 43), Emigre Graphics took the advantage of the newly released Apple Macintosh computer to develop and distribute digital type. FUSE was established seven years later by Neville Brody (see ‘Reputations’ in Eye 6) and Jon Wozencroft as a printed and digital publication. The publication, which arrived in a cardboard box with a floppy disk of fonts, became a unique showcase for experimental digital-typeface designers and typographers.

‘The revolution will be digitised’ will feature numerous works, including Emigre’s OutWest (see ‘What your choice of font says about you’ in Eye 21) by Ed Fella (see ‘Fellapages’ in Eye 23) and illustrative Big Cheese (see ‘Monitor’ in Eye 10) by Bob Aufuldish and Eric Donelan. From FUSE, there will be posters promoting Can You Read Me from Phil Baines (see ‘Reputations’ in Eye 69), and DearJohn from Barbara Butterweck, among many. See also Jan Middendorp’s FUSE overview, ‘Postmodern jam session’ from Eye 83.

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