How Alessi, Postmodernism and Memphis Changed the World

Synopsis

This film looks at how the ideas and theories of postmodernism influenced design and includes footage filmed at the Alessi factory and museum and other Milan design houses, and interviews with Alberto Alessi himself, Memphis designer, George Sowden and postmodern architect and designer, Alessandro Mendini. The film also includes a look at the Victoria & Albert Museum’s exhibition "Postmodernism: Style & Subversion 1970-1990" with its curator Glenn Adamson.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2012

Subjects

Architecture; Design

Keywords

design teaching; designers; exhibitions; postmodernism

Credits

Contributor

Alberto Alessi; Alessandro Mendini; George Sowden; Glenn Adamson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 0 PAL

Price

£49.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

35 minutes

Year

2013

Distributor

Name

Pumpkin Interactive

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