On 11 June 2008 Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will open The Graphic Design Museum, Beyerd Breda, The first museum in the world to focus specifically on graphic design. This institution will serve as a museum, knowledge centre, learning environment, visual culture boutique, design café and production company. The Graphic Design Museum will provide an international podium for established designers and a showcase for new world-class talent.

The Graphic Design Museum opens with four exhibitions:

• 100 Years of Graphic Design in the Netherlands

What?
The main survey exhibition, presenting a century of graphic design

When?
From 11 June 2008, with new works on display every three months

By?
Esther Cleven (organizer), KinKorn and Frederik de Wal (designers), Lust (interactive design), and Herman de Boer (interviews)

For?
Anyone interested in modern history and graphic design

• Go Ahead and Publish!

What?
A studio with magnetic walls, especially for children.

When?
From 11 June 2008 to June 2009

By?
De Designpolitie (design), Studio Laurens van Wieringen (layout), and Marieke van Oudheusden (education curator)

For?
Children who want to develop their talents

• European Championship of Graphic Design

What?
A collaborative project by Europe’s top designers

When?
From 11 June to mid-September 2008; sneak preview from 7 June

By?
Erik Kessels (layout and design)

For?
The young at heart and mind

• Dialogue

What?
An exhibition about the democratization of graphic design

When?
From 11 June 2008 to January 2009

By?
Colin Huizing (guest curator), Roland Buschmann, and Jeroen Bijl (layout design)

For?
Anyone who wants to keep up with the latest developments

Graphic Design Museum
Boschstraat 22
4811 GH BREDA
The Netherlands

I info@graphicdesignmuseum.com
T +31 76 529 99 00
F +31 76 529 99 29

See inside the museum here and here.

Source: Graphic Design Museum