Survival, Innovation, Design A Will Steger Exhibition
Exhibition: September 14 – October 6, 2013
Location: Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Artist Talk: Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium 150
Reception: Friday, October 4, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is pleased to present a unique exhibition featuring the sustainable design work of world-renown polar explorer Will Steger.
This exhibition focuses on a lesser-known aspect of Steger’s vision: design and innovation. Over many decades Steger has designed or adapted clothing, equipment, and technology to withstand difficult Arctic conditions. While on one of his expeditions he sketched plans for a unique building and center a center that will offer people a transformative experience--the Steger Wilderness Center for Innovation and Leadership near Ely, Minnesota. Photographs, videos, drawings, clothing, woodwork, and other unusual items all based on Steger’s unique vision for and knowledge of the earth’s environment will be featured in this exhibition.
The exhibition opens on Saturday, September 14. Will Steger will discuss the genesis of the Steger Wilderness Center for Innovation and Leadership in relation to his design strategies and commitment to engage people in solutions to climate change, during an artist talk scheduled for Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 p.m. A closing reception will take place on Friday, October 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
All images courtesy of John Ratzloff
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