Paola Antonelli
Senior Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA | Redefining design as problem-solving
About
Paola Antonelli is the Senior Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her exhibitions have transformed how the public understands design—not as decoration, but as a critical tool for solving human problems.
She explores how design intersects with technology, social issues, and daily life. Paola's talks challenge audiences to see the designed world around them with fresh eyes.
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Why pasta comes in all shapes and sizes
Think twice when picking what pasta you want for dinner. The shape of your noodle makes a difference, explains Paola Antonelli, senior curator at The Museum of Modern Art.
The 3,000-year history of the hoodie
Why I brought Pac-Man to MoMA
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Design and the Elastic Mind
Treat design as art
Interspecies Design
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