Art, design and architecture played key roles in the Cold War period of 1945 to 1970 and there has never been an exhibition as comprehensive as this from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London which showcases the most important and inspirational pieces from that time. From the artists and architects who had conflicting visions on rebuilding the world following the devastation of the Second World War to the space-race product designers through to the radical visionaries of the 1960’s, art and design have always been at the forefront of politics and popular culture and this fantastic exhibition tells the story of how the Cold War inspired it’s many artists and the effect it has had on modern culture.
The following are examples of various mediums of artistic expression through the Cold War period which are showcased in the V&A exhibition;
Propaganda materials, experimental product design, space-age architecture, visionary fashion and idealist politics are all covered in great detail in this exhibition which is running until the 11th January next year at the V&A London. There are some brilliant books, prints and artifacts also available to buy from the shop and you can even make purchases through the website, including getting your hands on the radical Garden Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy.
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