Godtfred Kirk Christiansen
- Introduction
- Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (8 July 1920 – 13 July 1995) was the Managing Director of The Lego Group from 1957 to 1973. He was the third son of company founder Ole Kirk Christiansen and took over as Managing Director in 1957, eventually becoming the sole owner. Godtfred is credited with playing a pivotal role in the development of the Lego brick design and patented it in 1958. He also created the Lego System in Play, the cornerstone of the Lego construction toy. He was succeeded by his son, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen in 1979.
- Wikidata
- Q2351641
Exhibitions
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417: Architecture Systems
Through fall 2021
MoMA
Collection gallery
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Century of the Child: Growing by Design, 1900–2000
Jul 29–Nov 5, 2012
MoMA
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Artist’s Choice: Vik Muniz, Rebus
Dec 11, 2008–Feb 23, 2009
MoMA
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Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling
Jul 20–Oct 20, 2008
MoMA
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Architecture and Design: Inaugural Installation
Nov 20, 2004–Nov 7, 2005
MoMA
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Godtfred Kirk Christiansen has
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