Art & Toys

Selim Varol's collection on display
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

me Collectors Room Berlin will be presenting the largest collection of figurines in Europe, roughly 15,000 pieces.

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Dieter Rams

Furniture show at design gallery in Berlin
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Four days after Rams' 80th birthday, Appel Design Gallery will be opening an exhibition dedicated to furniture creations by the pioneering industrial designer.

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Reza Abedini

Identity and Definition
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012
Reza Abedini

For Tehran-born and Amsterdam-based designer, Reza Abedini, graphic design is not merely a visual art form but "a value".

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Urbandrifting

Performance at Utrecht Festival
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Austrian artist Willi Dorner's Urbandrifting aims at opening up and provoking a discussion on habitation in cities.

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Emiliano Ponzi

On Display in New York
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

The award-winning, Milan-based illustrator has been dedicated a solo show in the seventh floor gallery of the New York Times' Manhattan office.

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Workshop with Prem Krishnamurthy

Discounted early bird price extended until May 18th!
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Prem Krishnamurthy of Project Projects will guide a site-specific workshop at Gestalten Space.

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Vortex

Making real artificial tornadoes
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Photographer and filmmaker Ryan Hopkinson has teamed up with artistic duo Lightning + Kinglyface to recreate waist-high tornadoes in the studio.

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New Release: Confessions

Eroticism in Media
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Although Internet porn is just a few clicks away, independent print publications devoted to erotica are currently thriving.

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Roman Klonek

Three shows opening in May
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Roman Klonek is one of the leading representatives of the German printmaking scene and is known for his colorful woodcuts.

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New Font: Gratis

by Martin Aleith
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Gratis is, as the name may suggest, not a free font, but instead a highly visible and recognizable blackletter typeface.

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Graphic Design - Now in Production

Exhibition in NY
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

The show explores some of the most vibrant graphic design work produced since 2000, including posters, books, magazines, identity and branding and information graphics.

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FORSS

Launches second album
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Nine years after his debut album, Swedish-born electronica artist, Forss, presents his new and second release ECCLESIA in the form of an audio visual experience app for the iPad. 

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Happy Birthday Gestalten Space

One Year Anniversary!
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

One year ago we opened the doors to our very own Gestalten Space, concept store and event location in Berlin.

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Future Self

Exhibition in Berlin
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

"Anything can happen when a choreographer, a media artist collective, and a composer clash."

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Stephan Doitschinoff

Speaking at the WDCD Design Conference
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

Taking place in Amsterdam on May 10th & 11th

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Livraria da Vila Higienópolis

São Paulo
Posted by Gestalten—05/2012

May Shop of the Month

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Henrik Vibskov Book Launch

in Copenhagen on May 3rd
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Tessa Farmer

Evil Little Worlds
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012
Tessa Farmer

The artist Tessa Farmer creates magical worlds ruled by minuscule fairy skeletons, who are not just mischievous but downright evil.

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Space Matters

Symposium organized by Lukas Feireiss
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

And the winner is

Sebastian König of Studio Una! Congratulations!
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Our TYPO competition has found a prize taker. 

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7th Berlin Biennale

April 27 — July 1
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The 7th installment of the Berlin Biennale officially opens today after long-awaited anticipation.

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Book Release: Pretty Ugly

Visual Rebellion in Design
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Aesthetic rampages by the trailblazers of tomorrow’s design. 

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This Is Now

Group Exhibition in Oslo
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Cutting-Edge designers, illustrators and motion artists are exhibiting their work.

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Reminder: Tokyo ADC Award

Exhibition Opening Tonight at Gestalten Space
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

If you happen to be in Berlin this evening, why not swing by the vernissage of our next show, tonight at 18:00 - 21:00. 

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Last Call!

To enter and win a FREE ticket to TYPO Berlin
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Competition closes on April 26th, 2012 at 18:00 Berlin time.

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Infotainment

A sneak peak at Informotion
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Here's the rare chance to have a look inside our comprehensive title on animated infographics.

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FAILE Temple Studio Edition

New Release: Limited Edition
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The studio edition book is signed by FAILE and comes with a ceramic "Skull/Flower" patterned tile from the temple's exterior.

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Spontaneous Interventions

Design actions for the common good
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

This is the theme of the U.S. Pavilion at the 13th International Venice Architecture Biennale taking place in the fall later this year.

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Hillman Curtis

1961 - 2012
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The visionary creative's untimely passing leaves a void in the world of film and design.

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FontShop

New Plugin
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The FontShop Plugin Beta allows designers and other type enthusiasts to try out fonts directly in the context of their own artwork.

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Emily Forgot

Her quilty pleasures
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The British Illustrator and Designer was asked to add some characters to a traditional Toile de Jouy fabric for quilts that would be used in the suites of the newly launched W Paris Opera hotel.

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Zak Kyes

Exhibitions in London and Chicago
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The graphic designer Zak Kyes' work is on display in a travelling exhibit.

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XOOOOX

Book Presentation in Berlin
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

XOOOOX' s recently published monograph will be available for purchase and a selection of new artworks will be on show.

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Isaac Cordal

Solo Show in Barcelona
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Curated by Maximiliano Ruiz of Walls and Frames and Nuevo Mundo fame, the exhibition presents the artist's latest collection.

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Julien Vallée

Book launch in Montréal
Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

The leading expert at melding a variety of analog and digital design techniques into outstanding work is launching his Gestalten-published monograph in his Canadian hometown.

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Competition: Win 1 FREE Ticket to TYPO Berlin 2012!

Posted by Gestalten—04/2012

Gestalten has teamed up with the international typography conference TYPO Berlin 2012 to give away 1 FREE Professional ticket worth €650!

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Tokyo Art Directors Club Award

The Best of Japanese Communication Design
Posted—04/2012

From April 26th to June 3rd Gestalten will present “Tokyo Art Directors Club Award: The Best of Japanese Communication Design,” a comprehensive collection of work that demonstrates Japan’s vibrantly dynamic design scene today.

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Henrik Vibskov Book Launch

At Gestalten Space in Berlin
Posted—04/2012

We are proud to announce the publication of Henrik Vibskov's first monograph and invite you to the official book launch in Berlin. Come and celebrate this milestone release with us in time for the 10th anniversary of Vibskov's label, featuring a performance by the artist himself.

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2-Day Workshop: Prem Krishnamurthy - What's in Store: The Design of Presentation

Two-Day Workshop
Posted—04/2012

In today's digital, constantly evolving media landscape, the modes and mediums in which we communicate our ideas and concepts are radically changing. Whether you're a young designer promoting your ambitious visions, or a creative professional with a large budget to sell a product and business concept, we're all faced with the same basic challenge of translating abstract ideas into unusual visual concepts with limited materials and time. 

Prem Krishnamurthy of Project Projects will guide a site-specific workshop at Gestalten, in which participants will be instructed to realize their visual concepts using only the materials available in the store.

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Recent Book Releases

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Upcoming Book Releases

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The Best of Japanese Communication Design
Posted—04/2012

Interview with Robert Klanten in +81.

Beak Vase by Tord Boontje and our online shop mentioned in Couch.

My Green City on Labkultur.

Henrik Vibskov on This is Jane Wayne.

A Girl's Best Friends in Goldschmiede Zeitung. 

Informotion on Slanted.

Qalto is font of the month on PAGE Online.

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