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EXHIBITION
Luigi Colani – Shapes of the Future

01.12.2024 - 23.03.2025Marta Herford
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Luigi Colani, The Colani, c. 1973, poster (detail)
Luigi Colani, Poly-COR, 1968, plastic loop chair for COR
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani,Pierce Arrow, 2007, Vehicle study, Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani, Rosenthal POOL sofa, 1970-71, textile, – Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani – Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani – Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani – Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani – Formen der Zukunft, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
Exhibition view, Luigi Colani – Forms of the future, 1.12.2024 – 23.3.2025, Marta Herford
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The future of form

The name Luigi Colani stands for an unmistakable understanding of design that combines organic forms with futuristic visions. His work, which encompasses architecture, automotive design and everyday objects, creates an aesthetic in which nature and technology merge. The exhibition at Marta Herford provides an insight into the diversity of his work and highlights his formative role in the design world.

Luigi Colani,Pierce Arrow, 2007, Vehicle study 
© Marta Herford, Photo: Besim Mazhiqi
Luigi Colani,Pierce Arrow, 2007, Vehicle study
© Marta Herford, Photo: Besim Mazhiqi

The principle of organics

Nature was at the centre of Colani’s design philosophy. Manyof his designs seem to be directly inspired by biological forms – streamlinedstreamlined, curved and harmonious. Whether cars, furniture oreven aeroplanes, Colani’s work breaks with conventional standards. TheyInstead, they encourage us to think beyond conventional forms and look at the world of things from new angles.

Luigi Colani, Rosenthal POOL sofa, 1970-71, textile
© Marta Herford, Photo: Besim Mazhiqi
Luigi Colani, Rosenthal POOL sofa, 1970-71, textile
© Marta Herford, Photo: Besim Mazhiqi

Controversies and visions

Colani was far more than just a designer – he was a visionary and a provocateur. His designs, often ahead of their time, evoked both admiration and scepticism.and scepticism. This ambivalence still makes him a fascinatingfascinating personality in the history of design. The exhibitionis dedicated to these facets and shows how Colani’s work has created a dialoguedialogue about form and function.

dates

The exhibition “Luigi Colani – Forms of the Future” can be seen from 01.12.2024 -23.03.2025 at Marta Herford.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The “Shapes of the Future” exhibition (advert) on the Marta Herford website.

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