Utilitarian aesthetic of Shaker culture showcased in new German exhibition

Utilitarian aesthetic of Shaker culture showcased in new German exhibition

A new exhibition at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany spotlights the utilitarian aesthetics of an 18th-century Protestant sect known as the Shakers. Featuring both historical artifacts and contemporary work, includes examples of heavy wooden furniture, elegant agricultural tools and musical instruments, and even a “future-facing” biodegradable coffin inspired by traditional Shaker basket-weaving methods. The Shakers hold a “unique position with…