Event period : From 17.07.2026

Klarenbeek & Dros

The Dutch designer duo visits the Paternoster Hall
Luminaire Light Catcher for IDFA (International Documetnary Film Festival Amsterdam), 2024
Photo: Klarenbeek & Dros

About the exhibition

Klarenbeek & Dros are pioneers in the field of material innovation setting new standards. They were the first designers worldwide to 3D print using the living material mycelium, a thread-like root structure found in fungi. Maartje Dros and Eric Klarenbeek are now combining this material with the characteristics of algae. Die Neue Sammlung is now presenting their first monographic exhibition.

Since 2004 the design duo have been exploring materials that protect the environment and promote biodiversity. They focus on new methods of production to manufacture climate-friendly, biocompatible and 100% biodegradable materials. Here they look to sustainable application in cooperation with local networks and manufacturers. Their aim is to use eco-technology in everyday life by realizing designs for indoor and outdoor spaces.

For ten years now, leading figures from the world of design have been creating distinctive, site-specific presentations for the Paternoster Hall each year.

After the likes of Konstantin Grcic, Werner Aisslinger, Hella Jongerius & Louise Schouwenburg, Friedrich von Borries, Ingo Maurer, Sami Haddadin and Paula Scher the Dutch design team Eric Klarenbeek & Maartje Dros now follow in their footsteps with a presentation of their works.

Chair with moss surface
Moss Chair, 2025
Photo: Klarenbeek & Dros
White root network with flower-like yellow mushrooms on a gray background
Chair made from mushroom mycelium, first generation, 2018
Photo: Klarenbeek & Dros

Plan a visit

Where?

Opening hours:

  • Daily 10:00 – 18:00

  • Monday closed

  • Thursday 10:00 – 20:00

FAQs

  • Curatorial team:

    Angelika Nollert
    Polina Gedova
    Xenia Riemann-Tyroller

  • Cooperation partner:

    PIN. Freund der Pinakothek der Moderne e. V.