Danish Architecture Center honors groundbreaking 20th-century designer Nanna Ditzel in celebration.
Nanna Ditzel, a groundbreaking Danish designer (1923-2005), challenged societal expectations by refusing to be confined to traditional roles. Her significant contributions to the field of furniture design, which broke free from conventional boundaries, are now the focus of a new exhibition, 'Nanna Ditzel: Breaking Free', at the Danish Architecture Center (DAC).
This thought-provoking exhibition, curated by Johanne Krog, runs until 11 May 2025. Located in the Staircase Gallery space, it offers a physical engagement with Ditzel's modular and flexible designs.
The exhibition showcases a variety of Ditzel's works, including her iconic 'Hanging Egg' chair, the multifunctional 'Trisse' chair, and the 'Villette' furniture landscape created at her London studio Interspace. The 'Fairy Tale Room', originally developed for the children's library in Lyngby, is also featured, reflecting Ditzel's commitment to nurturing imagination and creativity in children through design.
In the face of challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and the need for sustainable solutions, Ditzel's flexible and innovative solutions serve as inspiration for today's architects and designers. The exhibition encourages visitors to rethink the future of spaces and cities, emphasizing flexibility, adaptability, and long-term solutions.
Pernille Stockmarr, senior curator at DAC, considers Ditzel's work an important reminder of how design can impact everyday life. The exhibition offers an opportunity to subscribe to the DAC's daily newsletter for design stories from around the world.
In 2019, Danish brand Mater reissued a set of garden furniture designed by Ditzel and her husband Jรธrgen Ditzel, with the table-and-chair collection being reimagined in ocean-waste plastic. This reissued furniture collection won a Design Award.
The exhibition 'Nanna Ditzel: Breaking Free' emphasizes Ditzel's relevance in contemporary design conversations, focusing on sustainability, flexibility, and inclusivity. Visit the Danish Architecture Center's website, dac.dk, for more information and to plan your visit.
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