Walker Design Triennial: Beyond Materialism

Astronauts, Gemini , 2025. Courtesy the artists, Photo: George Nalbadis
Astronauts, Gemini , 2025. Courtesy the artists, Photo: George Nalbadis · License
Walker Design Triennial: Beyond Materialism is on view at Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, United States, until February 14, 2027.
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Featuring over 95 works by 26 global creators, this inaugural survey at the Walker Art Center explores how modern creators turn away from profit and mass consumption. The displayed projects range from heritage craft explorations to speculative installations and dystopian assemblies. Together, these pieces demonstrate design's potential to foster community, agency, and hope in response to contemporary societal challenges.
Venue
- Walker Art CenterMinneapolis, United States · October 17, 2026 – February 14, 2027Until 14 Feb 2027
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Astronauts, Gemini , 2025. Courtesy the artists, Photo: George Nalbadis
Astronauts, Gemini , 2025. Courtesy the artists, Photo: George Nalbadis · License · Source ↗