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Rolf Fehlbaum: Architect of Vision and Curator of Design Rolf Fehlbaum (born Wiel} am Rhein, Germany, 1951), is a German architect and designer whose legacy extends far beyond the Vitra Design Museum he founded. His unwavering dedication to exploring the intersection of art and design has cemented his place as one of the most influential figures in contemporary architectural thought and museum curation. Fehlbaum’s artistic vision stems from a deep appreciation for geometric abstraction and minimalist aesthetics, profoundly shaping both his personal life and his professional endeavors. Ea…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of vitra design museum's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
