Thirst Quenchers from the Dinnerware Museum

When

Tuesday January 19, 2016: 9:00am to Thursday February 25, 2016: 9:00pm

Where

Downtown Library: Lower Level Display Cases

Description

Dinnerware is ubiquitous and provides a window from which to view our material culture, norms, and attitudes toward food and dining. The Dinnerware Museum, located in Ann Arbor, celebrates a significant aspect of our daily lives. The permanent collection features international dinnerware from ancient to futuristic times; created from ceramic, glass, plastic, metal, lacquer, fiber, paper, wood and more.

This is the only museum in the world devoted exclusively to dinnerware, making new memories for every visitor. Each special exhibition since its establishment in 2012 has focused on a single aspect of the universal dining experience. Thirst Quenchers, includes a diverse selection of pouring vessels and related cups and drinking vessels from the permanent collection of the dinnerware museum, created from ceramic, metal, glass, plastic, and other materials. Work will include artwork created by the leading designers for industry as well as one-of-a-kind work created by contemporary artists.

Examples from the Thirst Quenchers exhibition includes work by contemporary artists Paul Donnelly, Ellen Shankin, Lisa Orr; radioactive Fiestaware designed in 1936 by Frederick Hurten Rhead for Homer Laughlin China Company; a stainless steel coffee set designed by Swedish designer Arne Jacobson for Stelton in Denmark; a Japanese Tamba ware saki bottle; Mid-Century Modern teapots, cups, and saucers designed by some of the leading designers for industry; Union Pacific railroad dinnerware; glass and metal cocktail sets and juice pitchers and tumblers from the 1930s-1960s. Great designs and fun memories are all combined in one satisfying exhibition.