A museum of craft is different than a museum of art. People know they should look at art. Paintings and sculptures are made to be observed and considered. But crafts are everyday items. Handmade. Useful. Crafts are made slowly, with intention, considering materiality and purpose, creating a connection between the crafter and the person who will use the item.
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Today many of the items we use on a day-to-day basis are mass-produced. We do not think about where an item came from, or who may have made it, or even how well it performs its function.
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The design intention for the Museum of American Craft and Design is UNFOLDING - to slow people down, and encourage them to look at these seemingly everyday items more thoughtfully.
