Connecting Past and Future – the importance of heritage in contemporary culture, presented by London Design Biennale
Join the Japan, Abu Dhabi and Uzbek Design pavilions in a discussion about the role of cultural heritage in shaping national identity, past and present through the lenses of social initiatives, materials innovation and contemporary craft.
| Dates | Mon 9 Jun 2025 |
| Times | 1–2pm |
| Space | Screening Room |
| Price | £5 |
Speakers:
Toshiki Hirano - Co-Director of SEKISUI HOUSE - KUMA LAB at The University of Tokyo and Project Leader of ‘Paper Clouds: Materiality in Empty Space’, Japan Pavilion
Clare Farrow - Curator, Japan Pavilion
Reem Al Hosani - Product Design & Development Specialist, House of Artisans, Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Pavilion
Alsu Akhmetzyanova, Assistant Curator, Uzbek Design Pavilion.
Please note
Session tickets for talks are free if purchased in conjunction with a Biennale admission ticket, or £5 without an admission ticket.
Please note, your discount will be applied at checkout. Session tickets do not include admission to the Biennale.
Sessions start promptly in The Screening Room at the scheduled time. Please arrive five minutes before the session starts to avoid disappointment.