Vitra Design Museum

Place: Weil Am Rhein

Born: 1951

Biography:

The Vitra Design Museum is a privately owned museum for design in Weil am Rhein, Germany. It was founded in 1989 by Rolf Fehlbaum, son of Vitra founders Willi and Erika Fehlbaum. The museum is an independent private foundation, but it receives financial support, the use of Vitra architecture, and organizational cooperation from the Vitra corporation. The museum is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines the relationship between design, industry, society, and culture. The museum's collection includes over 20,000 objects, ranging from furniture and lighting to household appliances and industrial design. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops, and conferences, and publishes books and other publications on design. The museum's building was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 1989. It is considered one of the most important museums of design in the world.