A new exhibition at the Jewish Museum, developed in partnership with Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), explores the pivotal role women played in shaping the Wiener Werkstätte’s design legacy. Focusing on their creative and commercial contributions, the show sheds light on how these figures helped define the movement’s aesthetic and business impact. The display connects their work to broader themes of innovation and craftsmanship in early 20th-century design. Visitors will gain insight into the often-overlooked influence of women in shaping modern artistic and industrial traditions.
Organized in collaboration with the Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna (MAK), the Jewish Museum’s latest exhibition illuminates how these women became central to the Wiener Werkstätte’s commercial success ...