Per chance, in the same year, christien meindertsma began a study project on a commercially raised dutch pig. Aug 10, 2008 christien meindertsma is a designer with an investigative mind. Pig 05049 is the result of a threeyear study during which rotterdambased christien meindertsma tracked all 185 products made from 05049, a pig she selected at random from a commercial farm in the netherlands. Het boek pig 05049 bestaat uit illustraties en geeft je een overzicht van hoe ontzettend veel producten er tot stand gekomen zijn uit een varken. This talk was presented at an official ted conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page. Jan 07, 2010 a similar curiosity led the dutch artistdesigner christien meindertsma to track all the products made from 05049, an actual pig selected at random from a commercial farm in the netherlands. Pig 05049 by christien meindertsma recently won the 2009 index award in the play category. Christien meindertsma, author of pig 05049 looks at the astonishing afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 187 nonpork products, from bullets to artificial hearts. Meinderstma created, now acquired by the new york museum of art. Designtalks 2017 spotlight christien meindertsma ha.
Christien meindertsma is a dutch artist and designer. Christien meindertsmas fascinating talk at tedxamsterdam is based on her book pig 05049, that documents an astounding array of products that different parts of an anonymous pig called 05049 support. Visit christien meindertsma s website to see the other projects she has done. Design for the book pig 05049 by designer christien meindertsma. Over three years, meindertsma traced a total of 185 endproducts across the globe and categorized them into separate book chapters titled skin, bones, muscles, blood, internal. In an almost surgical way a pig is dissected in the pages of the book, resulting in a startling photo book where all the products are shown at their true scale 1. Christien meindertsma speakers bureau and booking agent info. Pig 05049 by dutch designer christien meindertsma, a book documenting the products made from a pig, won the play category of the. After its slaughter, meindertsma discovered that the single pig was used in 185 different products, all of which are pictured in her book. Pig 05049 by dutch designer christien meindertsma, a book documenting the products made from a pig, won the play category of the awards, which were announced yesterday. All items are presented at their real scale in this visual encyclopedia. A few years ago, as she was graduating from the design academy eindhoven, she bought for a few euros the 3267 items taken from the passengers who embark at schiphol airport in amsterdam during one week. Biography and booking information for christien meindertsma, christien meindertsma uses art and craft to expose the hidden processes and connections of our modern life contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. The book meindertsma created to impart her findings, pig 05049, won a 2009.
Dec 06, 20 pig 05049, 2007 christien meindertsmas b. An entertaining history of pigs of the world by sara rath. Pig 05049 by dutch designer christien meindertsma, a book documenting the products made from a pig, won the. Pig 05049 is a book that shows 185 endproducts that are made of a single pig. Christien meindertsma the art institute of chicago. Oct, 2012 designer christien meindertsma rose to fame quickly with her book pig 05049, developed in 2007. In 2010, meindertsma presented a ted talk about the book. The resulting book, pig 05049 the animals identification number is a detailed overview of her threeyear long study. While the book includes expected food products like bacon, pork rinds, and sausage.
She has designed lamps out of flax and has done projects for droog. Pig 05049, a conversation with christien meindertsma we. The book is an extensive collection of photographic images that catalogue an astounding array of products of which various parts of a single pig were utilized in the production process. Pig 05049 2007 pig 05049 chronicles the many consumer products that were made from a pig called 05049. Some products remain close to their original form and function while others diverge dramatically. Rotterdam designer christien meindertsma was shocked to discover that she could document 185 products contributed to by the animal. Pig 05049, a conversation with christien meindertsma we make. Pig 05049 is in the collection of the museum of modern art. An extensive collection of photographic images has been assembled that document the mindboggling array of various products that different parts of an. Mar, 2017 in 2008, meindertsma gained international attention with the publication of pig 05049, a research project that tracked endproducts created from a single anonymous pig. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Recorded at tedglobal, july 2010 in oxford, england.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The joy of pigs a documentary in the nature series. Pig 05049 book by christien meindertsma all images courtesy of christien meindertsma. Christien meindertsma, author of pig 05049 looks at the astonishing afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 185 nonpork products, from bullets to artificial hearts. Christien meindertsma has spent three years researching all the products made from a. Aug 28, 2009 pig 05049 book by christien meindertsma all images courtesy of christien meindertsma. With her projects checked baggage 2003, urchin poufs and pig 05049 2008 she made her break through in the international design field. Christien meindertsma design with a conscience that was my second reason to start following a pig.
In an almost surgical way a pig is dissected in the pages of the book resulting in a startling photo book where all the products are shown at their true scale 1. In an almost surgical way this pig is dissected in the pages of this book. An extensive collection of photographic images has been assembled that document the mindboggling array of various products that different parts of an anonymous pig called 05049 could support. The book is an extensive collection of photographic images that catalogue an astounding array of. With her designs meindertsma seeks to regain an understanding of the processes that due to industrialization have become so distant and unfamiliar.
Designer christien meindertsma rose to fame quickly with her book pig 05049, developed in 2007. Christien meindertsma has spent three years researching all the products made from a single pig pig 05049. They are catagorized under the chapters skin, bones, muscles. She analyzes, surveys and in her latest project she went as far as dissecting a pig. Jan 01, 2008 designer christien meindertsma has published an intelligent project that attempts to chart this phenomena.
Her next book, pig 05049, is about how many ways one pig can be used by people in manufacturing. Pig 05049, a book published by rotterdambased designer christien meindertsma in 2008, documents the 185 products that were made from a single pig. Published by artists publication in cooperation stichting stroompvelto nederland, 2009. Meindertsma is interested in emphasizing the intrinsic social and political issues that define contemporary life. Christien meindertsma created a book that not only informs but show how little we know now about where and what animal products are used for and used in. Christien meindertsma, a young star of dutch design, here discusses some of her unique socially conscious projects such as a book charting products made from a pig and making sweaters with a personal story. Lees meer christien meindertsma has spent three years researching all the products made from a single pig. Pig 05049 was a fun book to browse through its not really a book for covertocover reading. After its death, pig number 05049 was shipped in parts throughout the world. Bottom ash observatory 2015 bottom ash observatory is an encyclopaedic book that takes the reader on a 160 page journey, following the contents of a 25. Oct 14, 2018 pig 05049 by christien meindertsma another index award winner. But when dutch designer christien meindertsma traced what.
Dutch designer christien meindertsma explores the life of products and raw materials christiens second book, pig 05049 2007, is an extensive collection of photographic images that documents an astounding array of products that different parts of an anonymous pig called 05049 could support. In a complex and globalized world it has become increasingly difficult to. Christien meindertsma looked at the afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 110 nonmeat products. Sep 23, 2010 in the chinese horoscope, 2007 was the year of the pig, a sign associated with fertility. About christien meindertsma thoroughly explores the life of products and raw materials in her work. Designer christien meindertsma has published an intelligent project that attempts to chart this phenomena. Meindertsmas design includes the publication of her book, pig 05049, which.
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