Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things

An exhibition about things in daily use that are so commonplace we rarely think about them, including teabags and zips. The Vitra Design Museum and Hi-Cone presents 36 such items – classics that in many instances have remained unaltered for decades – illustrating their history and demonstrating the significance they have had aesthetically, conceptually and economically. On show alongside the objects are their patent specifications, print ads and films.