Konstantin Grcic: Figures

This publication explores the exhibition Konstantin Grcic: Figures, focusing on the media representation of Grcic's design objects and their historical context.

In creating a concept for the Konstantin Grcic: Figures exhibition, the designer reflected on one of his earliest works—a pedestal for a sculpture by Constantin Brancusi. This initial design became a central theme for the presentation of twenty-one carefully chosen objects. The exhibition serves as a foundation for this publication, which explores how Grcic's design pieces are framed by various media. By delving into early magazines, company brochures, and other printed materials, the book presents these selected works as reproductions of reproductions, highlighting their evolution and impact.

Accompanying the visual elements is an insightful analysis by Robin Schuldenfrei, a Professor at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. Schuldenfrei's work introduces Konstantin Grcic: Figures to the German-speaking audience, examining Grcic's oeuvre from a historical perspective for the first time. This scholarly approach enriches the reader's understanding of Grcic's contributions to design and his influence on contemporary practices.

The publication also features a photographic documentation of the exhibition spaces at Kunsthalle Bielefeld, captured by Wolfgang Gunzel. These images provide a vivid representation of the staged environments that showcase Grcic's designs, enhancing the overall experience of the book and its connection to the exhibition itself.