Aiko Sugie | "Design Maestros"
This exhibition at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT focuses on the words left behind by six post-war European design maestros.Summary
The exhibition, running from November 21, 2025, to March 8, 2026, at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, features six design masters who forged unique paths in post-war Europe: Bruno Munari, Max Bill, Achille Castiglioni, Otl Aicher, Enzo Mari, and Dieter Rams. The reviewer notes that the exhibition emphasizes the symbolic words these figures left behind—such as Munari's "Keep the desire to communicate," Rams' "Less, but better," and Castiglioni's "If you lack curiosity, quit"—over the appreciation of their iconic works. These quotes convey universal messages transcending time and borders. The author concludes by questioning how these "maestros" would respond to the current era of rapidly advancing AI, which may bypass the meticulous prototyping processes they championed, wondering if their wisdom offers guidance on how to resist or utilize this new technology.
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