On 11 June 2008 Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will open the Graphic Design Museum, Beyerd Breda, the first museum in the world to focus specifically on graphic design. This institution will serve as a museum, knowledge centre, learning environment, visual culture boutique, design café and production company. The Graphic Design Museum will provide an international podium for established designers and a showcase for new world-class talent. The opening exhibitions include: 100 Years of Graphic Design in the Netherlands; Go Ahead and Publish!; European Championship of Graphic Design.

www.graphicdesignmuseum.nl

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