Belgium is design

The sixth design triennial Belgium is Design. Design for Mankind has been invited to participate in the exhibition programme being organised to celebrate the bicentenary of Site du Grand- Hornu. The triennial will take place from 21 November 2010 to 27 February 2011 and exhibit 100 objects from 75 designers. Design Vlaanderen and Grand-Hornu Images are with this continuing their fruitful cooperation that began five years on the 175th anniversary of Belgium, with the exhibition Label-design.be. The theme of the sixth triennial is the social significance of design in Belgium. The exhibition will neither present an inventory nor show the latest products, but will instead examine how the impact of design on mankind’s fundamental needs can influence the lifestyle of ordinary people. Stefan Schöning, 2008 designer of the year, is engaged for the scenography of the triennial. Belgium is Design is an initiative of Design Vlaanderen.

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