Design Museum Holon facts for kids
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| Established | 2010 |
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| Location | Holon, Israel |
The Design Museum Holon is a special place in Israel. It is the very first museum in the country made just for design. This museum helps people understand how design shapes our world.
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History of the Museum
How the Building Was Designed
The museum building was planned by a famous Israeli architect. His name is Ron Arad. He is also an industrial designer, meaning he designs everyday objects. Ron Arad worked with Bruno Asa to create this unique building.
Where the Museum Is Located
The museum is in the eastern part of a new cultural area in Holon. This area also has a big central library and a theater. There is even a movie theater nearby. A design school, the Holon Institute of Technology, is also very close.
When the Museum Opened
The Design Museum Holon first opened its doors on March 3, 2010. It quickly became famous around the world. A well-known travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, even called it one of the new wonders of the world!
Collections and Exhibitions
What the Museum Collects
The Design Museum Holon collects and shows off many cool design items. These items are grouped into four main types:
- Historical Design: This includes old designs from the past.
- Contemporary Design: These are new designs from today.
- Commissioned Works: These are special designs made just for the museum.
- Academic Projects: These are designs created by students or researchers.
Past Exhibitions to Explore
The museum often has exciting exhibitions. These shows help visitors learn about different design ideas. For example, some exhibitions have focused on food-related design. Others have explored how everyday objects are designed. There have also been shows about how emotions play a role in design.
The museum has also featured the work of famous international designers. These include Alber Elbaz, Lea Gottlieb, Jaime Hayon, and Stephen Jones.
The Alessi Exhibition
In 2015 and again in 2017, the museum held a special exhibition. It showed designs created for a company called Alessi. What was unique is that these designs were never actually made! The shows included work from many designers. Some of these were Andrea Branzi, Gary Chang, Scott Henderson, Hans Hollein, Toyo Ito, Marcel Wanders, and Zaha Hadid.
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See also
In Spanish: Museo de Diseño Jolón para niños
- List of design museums
- Visual arts in Israel
- Architecture of Israel
