Debate ‘Social design: Dutch and Soviet perspective’
11 February, 2016 12:00
The Kunsthal presents the discussion ‘Social design: Dutch and Soviet perspective’ in the framework of the exhibition "Red Wealth, Soviet design, 1950-1980" on Thursday 11 February. During the debate participants will focus on the impact of political, social and cultural factors on design, in the context of socialist USSR in relationship to capitalistic Europe.
The main goal of the discussion is to uncover and understand the best practices by parties and form usefull solutions for the future. Among the speakers are Alexandra Sankova (director Moscow Design Museum, co-curator of the exhibition Red Wealth) and Elena Oranskaia (director of Art-east+Art-west foundation).
The debate is free of charge upon display of a Kunsthal admission ticket. Apply through: reserveren@kunsthal.nl Program is in English.
Program
12.00 – 12.30 Gathering of visitors
12.30 – 12.35
Opening by Emily Ansenk, director of the Kunsthal Rotterdam
12.35 – 12.45
‘Soviet design: the unknown history’ Introduction by Alexandra Sankova, director of the Moscow Design Museum, co-curator of the exhibition
12.45 – 13.00
‘Social and philosophical context of discussion’ introduction by Elena Oranskaia, director of Art-east+Art-west foundation
13.00-13.30 Presentation 1
'Social values in Dutch design history' Joana Ozorio de Almeida Meroz, PhD fellow at the Design Cultures department of the VU University Amsterdam
13.30-14.00 Presentation 2
'Social values in Soviet design history' Alena Sokolnikova, Head of exhibitions at the Moscow Design Museum, co-curator of the exhibition
14.00-14.30
‘Social design: European (Dutch) and Soviet perspective’ panel discussion focusing on different approaches to design that existed in capitalistic Europe (Netherlands) and socialistic USSR and the possible applications of the best practices from both of them now and in the future.
- Moderator: Elena Oranskaia, director of Art-east+Art-west foundation
- Participants: Joana Ozorio de Almeida Meroz, Alexandra Sankova, Alena Sokolnikova
14:30 – 15.00 Break
15:00 – 16:00
Guided tour through the exhibition "Red Wealth, Soviet design, 1950-1980" for visitors of the program by Alena Sokolnikova
