Friedman Benda presents an ambitious, cutting-edge program supporting currents relevant to the discourse and development of global contemporary design and provides a foundation for a growing group of key voices in the field. Representation of living designers, architects and artists from multiple generations, as well as of estates of seminal forces in the field is at the core of the gallery’s activities. Friedman Benda’s dynamic exhibition program establishes a unique platform for living designers and for museum quality surveys of historical work. The gallery maintains a strong commitment to research and building scholarship through collaborations with renowned curators and the support of publications. Since its founding in 2007, Friedman Benda has advised on acquisitions and programming of contemporary design for over fifty museums worldwide.