With three previous exhibitions acknowledged for showcasing new and important perspectives within design and craft, Ukurant’s fourth exhibition Ukurant Unwrapped does not only present experimental design by aspiring talents but aims to amplify the support of young designers and progressive ideas by promoting transparency and conversation about the economic aspects and challenges of
establishing a professional practise within today’s design industry.
Ukurant is a community and platform set out to exhibit work by young designers with an unconventional approach to design, but at its core and starting point also a project that has been initiated to actively participate in a discussion about the structures, challenges and future of the design industry. With the exhibition Ukurant Unwrapped we build on this motivation by aiming to create awareness and dialogue about how young designers can establish economically sustainable practices; pricing their works, time and skills - and equally important; how the industry and the consumer can support a new generation of designers and contribute to a diverse and progressive design scene.
Vernissage: June 12th, 2024 from 15:00-20:00.
After party: June 12th, from 20:00-00:00, Slagtehusgade 15, 1715 Copenhagen V
| Hours | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Venue | Frederiksholms Kanal |
| Type | Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | Copenhagen |
About
Ukurant
Ukurant was brought to life through countless conversations between the four founders: Kamma Rosa Schytte, Kasper Kyster, Josefine Krabbe, and Lærke Ryom. Conversations about defining yourself as a designer, entering an industry that expects unpaid labor; finding your way in a post-graduate world. How do you go from being a student of design to being a designer? And how do you position yourself in an industry where “good” design is often defined by low-cost fabrication and quick turnover restraining the artistic practice? Ukurant is an exhibition platform and creative community reinforcing the position of emerging designers. A platform not only provides momentary exposure but continuously contributes to aspiring designer's work through a multidisciplinary network where experiences and competencies can be shared. Motivated by the potential of a community, Ukurant gathers young talented creatives to show design from a young perspective – foregoing competitiveness and sharp elbows seeking to strengthen the individual position in a shared momentum. Ukurant showcases experimental design where artistic and commercial values co-exist. Designs which reminds us of the importance of the functional, sculptural and narrative values of design. Ukurant’s first exhibition 'Ukurant Objects' (2020) received recognition from The Danish Arts Foundation with the statement: “A power performance of an exhibition that can hopefully shake the dust off all of us – and give courage to step outside the neatly tuned paths that may be beautiful and safe but can go in circles: out into unknown terrain and into the future.” Ukurant will continue to contribute to the design scene by accommodating new talents and introducing new ideas of commercial and experimental design. Ukurant is founded by young designers for young designer
