This lovingly designed book takes children into a colourful world full of shapes - pointed, round, slanted or wobbly. It teaches in a playful way which shapes characterise our environment and how an exhibition is created. The interactive texts and lively illustrations invite young readers to discover the beauty of geometry and concrete art. The book was created in close collaboration with the Museum of Concrete Art (MKK) in Ingolstadt.

V?lker heads the "Picture Book Lab" at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences. There, students independently develop and design new, artistic picture books. "The Grand Hotel of Emotions", the final project of MA student Lidia Brankovi?, is an international bestseller that has been translated into more than 30 languages. Klara Lange's "Haut und Haaren auf der Spur" was recently published by Helvetiq Verlag in Switzerland.

About the author
Prof. Sven V?lker is an experienced picture book author and illustrator as well as Professor of Experiment and Strategy in the Department of Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. His well-known works include "Are we there yet?" (2024) and "A Million Dots", which was recognised as one of the best illustrated children's books by the New York Times in 2019.

About the Museum of Concrete Art
The Museum of Concrete Art is currently undergoing a transformation into the Museum of Concrete Art and Design (MKKD). The move to the former foundry hall in Quartier G is planned for 2026. Modern exhibition spaces will be created in the basement, while the ground floor will be designed as a publicly accessible hall with catering and a museum shop. The redesign will preserve the industrial character of the site.

Book details
Title: Das Museum der Formen
Author and illustrator: Sven V?lker
Number of pages: 36
Format: 280 x 210 mm, hardcover
Publisher: Hatje Cantz
ISBN: 978-3-7757-6051-5
Price: € 18.00 (D), € 19.00 (AT), CHF 25.50
Publication date: 25/06/2025

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