In an exhibition about Luigi Colani (*1928 in Berlin, † 2019 in Karlsruhe), Marta Herford traces the footsteps of an innovative designer and explores how design shapes our everyday lives. With his streamlined designs, Colani went against the design trends of his time. What may seem playful and eccentric is the result of his biodesign approach: inspired by nature, highly functional, and designed for optimal interaction with the human body. Colani lived in East Westphalia in the 1960s and 70s, where he designed for renowned kitchen and furniture industry companies – from practical everyday objects to exclusive designs. The regional connection will play a special role in the exhibition: a part of the exhibition will be interactively expanded with objects by the designer from private households.

Guest Curatorial Team: Tobias Henschen and Julian Puszcz (Designbüro Zweieckig), Prof. Tim Brauns (TH OWL)
Luigi Colani – Forms of the Future December 1, 2024 – March 23, 2025