TALENTE – Meister der Zukunft 2016<\/h2>\n
This year’s special exhibition “TALENTEm\u00fcnchen – Meister der Zukunft” showcased the work of 102 young designers from 26 countries and 12 different crafts<\/strong>. Over 600 applications from more than 30 countries were received for “TALENTEm\u00fcnchen 2016”. Entries were selected from Argentina, Belgium, China, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Japan, Canada, Colombia, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Sweden, the Slovak Republic, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan. <\/p>\n The special show is a reflection of the ideas of young people, characterized by an experimental approach to materials and craft techniques. Munich is an attractive place for them to present their work to an international audience, and the fact that TALENTE encompasses many crafts and that the works can oscillate between art, design and crafts adds to the special appeal of this exhibition. In the juxtaposition of the works, different current design viewpoints become visible and tendencies of individual educational institutions become apparent. <\/p>\n<\/div> The advantage of TALENTE is that works from different crafts are presented in one exhibition, deliberately avoiding specialisation in one area. This makes it possible to see how individual ideas and concerns are implemented and interpreted in different media, and which fundamental themes the young designers are concerned with. This year, the works were particularly inspired by the materials themselves and their specific qualities, surface structures and processing possibilities. The recycling of materials continued to be a topical theme. The respective haptic and visual qualities, the effect achieved from their combination, were repeatedly emphasized and new possibilities and methods of processing and shaping were explored experimentally. When comparing the works, it was fascinating to observe how surface contrasts are used and how harmony effects are played with in order to achieve either perfection or decay in an atmospheric way. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Other themes that emerged included nature, the importance of memories and emotional ties, as well as environmental protection and exploring the possibility of combining new technologies and traditional craftsmanship. The associated considerations and experiments resulted in interesting works, very different concepts and aesthetic approaches. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> You can download the catalogues for the special show “TALENTEm\u00fcnchen – Meister der Zukunft” here or order them online on the website of the Handwerkskammer f\u00fcr M\u00fcnchen und Oberbayern.<\/p>\n<\/div> Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n Joseph Spannagel’s light object is characterised by the numerous vibration and configuration options, the carefully considered power line and the innovative power transmission. The jury was impressed by the novel construction and the use of internal magnets. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ceramics<\/strong><\/p>\n The jury selected ceramic works that represent different contemporary viewpoints: Sarah Bartmann’s powerful, lively works, which integrate found objects, impressed the jury with their individuality, their playful and experimental quality and their oscillation between object and functional object. At the same time, the works are exemplary for the coexistence of craft and content. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ceramics<\/strong><\/p>\n In Jieun Oh’s vases, the jury saw a different contemporary approach to ceramics: The sensitive handling of the material, which is emphasised by the austerity and simplicity of the form, convinced the jury. The sameness of the form draws attention to the fine, subtle colour coordination within the group. The differences only become apparent on closer inspection. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Furniture<\/span><\/p>\n Carina Deuschl’s transportable bathtub impresses with its innovative idea and successful implementation. The prototype, which can still be expanded, responds to current social and political circumstances: The growing mobility, the density of living space, but also the problem of refugee accommodation. In addition, the graphic elegance and reduction of the design was appealing. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Jewellery<\/strong><\/p>\n Edu Tarin’s brooches and pendants are impressive not only for their sculptural quality, but also for the unusual way in which the materials are processed. They are characterised by the combination of old traditions and modern technology. The apparent simplicity of the seemingly monumental works focuses attention on their unusual surface. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Jewellery<\/strong><\/p>\n In Dovile Bernadisiute’s pendants and brooches, the jury emphasised both the examination of contemporary life and the successful reworking and processing of found objects. Not only the source materials but also the design are based on modern everyday life in transit areas such as train stations and airports, referencing cell phones and powder compacts. The works radiate calm and take on a talisman-like function. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Current trends<\/h2><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Surface contrasts and harmony effects<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Experiments using different concepts and approaches<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
Catalogue<\/h2>\n<\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talente-Katalog-Titel-2016.jpg\" "\\"Talents")
<\/span><\/div>Winners of the “TALENTE – Meister der Zukunft” prize 2016<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Spannagel_04.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Joseph Spannagel, Germany<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sarah-Bartmann_02.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Sarah Bartmann, Germany<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jieun-Oh_02.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Jieun Oh, South Korea<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Carina-Deuschel_01.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Carina Deuschl, Germany<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Edu-Tarin_01.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Edu Tarin, Spain \/ Germany<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dovile-Bernadisiute_02.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dovile Bernadisiute, Lithuania<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Naama-Ben-Moshe_01.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/talente-muenchen.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mariana-Mejia-Suarez_04.jpg\")
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