Design to Survive

DESIGN TO SURVIVE
As we become accustomed to living in the Anthropocene and the evolving conditions that define this state, design is also responding to climate change, diminishing resources and air quality, among other dynamic forces. The inventive
development of new materials that do not contribute to the deterioration of our planet, like algae and mycelium, the proliferation of zero emissions products, and 100% recyclable products and materials are all hopeful and helpful steps.

Recognizing a marked shift from resource reduction to quite literally designing for survival, this exhibition seeks to present projects and proposals that go further, to ameliorate inhospitable conditions—or at least allow survival despite a deteriorating eco-system. After years of climate alarm bell-ringing, perhaps designers are reflecting the new reality that we have now passed the point of no return and understand that design must change course as well. The exhibition introduces this approach to design.

DESIGNERS UNDER CONSIDERATION-RESEARCH ON-GOING
Basura for Yerba Madra, United States

Chiu Chih, China

Mijoda Dajomi, United Kingdom

Dawid Dawod, Sweden

Odette Dierkx, United Kingdom

Joe Doucet and Partners, United States

Edhv, architects of identity, Netherlands

Charlotte McCurdy, United States

Studio Orta, Paris

Helen Storey and Tony Ryan, United Kingdom

Krzysztof Wodiczko, United States

CURATORIAL TEAM

c2-curatorsquared is a curatorial partnership between Ginger Gregg Duggan and Judith Hoos Fox, founded in 2008. Their work focuses on contemporary art and design and the zone where these definitions challenge each other.

EXHIBITION STATUS
We seek an institution with which to partner to bring this exhibition to life. As guest curators, we plan the exhibition with the host museum, secure the loans, write texts, collaborate on exhibition design and educational programs. Exhibition size will be determined with host museum. We also seek venues, should the exhibition travel.
Please contact us for fully-illustrated prospectus and to discuss logistics and possibilities.

Ginger Gregg Duggan                                                               Judith Hoos Fox

ginger@curatorsquared.com                                               judy@curatorsquared.com

407.227.2565                                                                              617.640.4037

caption: Dawid Dawod Breathe Coûture