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Driven by German Design
QM Gallery Al Riwaq
Driven by German Design opened in October 2017 at Al Riwaq Gallery - a vast exhibition space in the heart of Qatar's museum district.
The exhibition traced the development of German design over more than six decades, from the 1950's to the present day and provided a glimpse into the future of design in Germany.
Unique, interactive exhibits celebrated the most important and influential German designers from diverse fields, including product and graphic design, architecture, furniture, fashion and automotive design.
Curated by renowned museum director Professor Martin Roth before his passing, it featured numerous design objects loaned from some of Germany's most significant cultural institutions such as the Vitra Design Museum, Neue Sammlung, Porsche Museum and Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt.
The exhibition featured some items that have never been seen before and highlighted the influence of German design on ubiquitous objects such as iPhones, cameras and furniture. lt also traced the evolution and development of some of the most iconic cars ever to have been designed, with the Porsche 911 Turbo, Volkswagen Golf and the VW 'beetle' making an appearance.
Developed in close partnership with the Volkswagen Group, the exhibition drew 29,800 visitors to Al Riwaq Gallery in Doha.
