Historicism Art Nouveau Collection

Permanent exhibition

The movie synopsis would read something like this: Michael Thonet, a German chair designer, so impressed an Austrian prince with his elegant designs and innovative manufacturing techniques, that he...

Asia Collection

Permanent exhibition

Even though the Asia Department was established only 70 years ago, the MAK (formerly the Imperial and Royal Austrian Museum of Art and Industry) has, since its inception, possessed competency in the...

MAK DESIGN LAB

Permanent exhibition

Design has a duty to improve our lives. In this day and age it is faced with the challenge of reconciling individuals’ pursuit of prosperity with long-term social interests. This includes...