Space Is the Place: Art & Design in the Atomic Age

Space is a place where designers and artists find endless inspiration. The Space Age ignited a shared fascination with the universe, bringing forth bold visions of the future in fields ranging from art and design to pop culture. The era began with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik in 1957, the world’s first artificial satellite, sparking a space race with the United States. The two nations traded dominance with back-and-forth missions, culminating on July 20, 1969, when two American astronauts landed on the moon, expanding our universe “with one small step.”

Space Is the Place: Art & Design in the Atomic Age traces the Space Age through American and European furniture, design objects, painting, and sculpture. The era gave rise to visionary forms, from sleek plastic furnishings evoking otherworldly exploration to dynamic compositions that embody both a deep faith in progress and a longing to transcend our earthly limits.

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