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4 keymilwaukee.com he new Milwaukee Art Museum exhibition Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980 is the first to explore the extensive design exchanges between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden during the 20th century. It offers visitors new research on this fascinating art and design relationship and examines themes such as sustainable and accessible design, the role of cultural myths in artwork, and the rich contributions immigrants have made to their adoptive communities. Spanning from the arrival of Nordic immigrants to the U.S. in the late 19th century through the environmentally and socially conscious design projects of the 1960s and 1970s, the exhibition showcases more than 180 objects that reflect the far- reaching effects of the Scandinavian and American cultural exchange. It also features books, magazines, and other print materials that demonstrate the popularity of Scandinavian designs and aesthetic sensibilities in mainstream American culture. The presentation offers visitors a deep dive into the lasting impact of Scandinavian designers who immigrated to the U.S. and American designers who studied and worked in Nordic countries, the strategic marketing campaigns around Scandinavian products that targeted American consumers, and the American and Nordic figures who championed sustainable and accessible design. MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM T TOP LEFT Finn Juhl, Armchair; TOP Jens H. Quistgaard, Kobenstyle casseroles and pitcher MIDDLE RIGHT Niels Diffrient, Humanscale RIGHT Marianne Richter, Sketch of tapestry for United Nations Economic and Social Council Chamber From March 24–July 23, 2023, explore the From March 24–July 23, 2023, explore the vibrant and varied exhibition vibrant and varied exhibition Scandinavian Scandinavian Design and the United States, 1890–1980 Design and the United States, 1890–1980, , which showcases more than 180 objects which showcases more than 180 objects including furniture, textiles, decorative arts, including furniture, textiles, decorative arts, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, glass, drawings, ceramics, jewelry, glass, and product design. and product design. Explore 90 Years of Design Exchange at the Milwaukee Art Museum

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