Exhibition | Design and Healing: Creative Responses to Epidemics

Design and Healing: Creative Responses to Epidemics is on view at Cooper Hewitt from through Monday, February 20 2023.

This exhibition, curated by MASS Design Group and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, presents architectural case studies and historical narratives alongside creative design responses to COVID-19.

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The Architecture of Health: Hospital Design and the Construction of Dignity

The Architecture of Health: Hospital Design and the Construction of Dignity

A face mask, in black and made of a synthetic material, features black elastic ear loops, a seam at the nose allowing for a close fit, and two round valves allow for improved air flow.

Airinum Urban Air Face Mask 2.0

White face mask tie dyed pale blue, with long side ties, printed with indigo floret silhouettes.

Hand-Batik Cotton Face Mask

A black and white stylus pen lay side by side on a white background. Each have "Cooper Hewitt" print on the side in bold block font.

Cooper Hewitt Stylus Pen

Squiggly small brass object standing on its side against a white background with opening on one end for key ring attachment.

Sigma Touch Tool

A floral print cloth face masks with black trim and adjustable ear loops. Colors included in the floral print are purple, yellow, blush, and black..

Cooper Hewitt Face Mask, Akazie

A cloth face masks featuring a black and beige geometric design across its face.

Cooper Hewitt Face Mask, Bògòlanfini Textile