Case no. 11 | Museum of Design in Plastics

"So more than a substance, plastic is the very idea of its infinite transformation."

Roland Barthes, (b1915 - d1980), philosopher

Is there any material that plastics cannot imitate?

Front view of a pair of Benson and Ashley sunglasses showing the round lenses.

Front view of a synthetic fur scarf showing the scarf draped over one shoulder of a mannequin.

Side view of a magnifying glass showing the extended handle.

Side view of a beaker showing the dimpled design.

Front view of a napkin showing the square shape.

Front view of a hat showing the beret shape.

Front view of a roof slate showing the shape of the panel.

Front view of a plate showing the printed decoration.

Top view showing a set of cutlery showing a fork, spoon, and knife.

Top view of a set of plates showing the printed ants.

Side view of a pencil case showing the rectangular shape.

Front view of a brooch showing the hanging elephants.

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Is there any material that plastics cannot imitate?

We do not know yet. Sylvia

Organic matter. Oscar