London Design Biennale
Thirty seven countries and territories from six continents are presenting newly monumental installations and commissioned works exploring the theme Utopia by Design in the first London Design Biennale.
Archived Event
| Dates | 7 - 27 September 2016 |
| Space | Somerset House |
Taking over the entirety of Somerset House, including The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court and River Terrace, the London Design Biennale will explore big questions and ideas about sustainability, migration, pollution, energy, cities, and social equality. You will see engaging and interactive installations, innovations, artworks and proposed design solutions - all in an immersive, inspiring and entertaining tour of the world.
“imaginative, thought-provoking and intuitive”
Design Week
At the London Design Biennale you will see installations curated by the leading museums and design organisations in the world, including Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (USA), DAMnº Magazine (Belgium), German Design Council, the MAK and Austria Design Net, Moscow Design Museum (Russia), Triennale Design Museum (Italy), India Design Forum, Southern Guild (South Africa), The Japan Foundation, and Victoria and Albert Museum (UK). Design teams include architects, designers, scientists, writers and artists.
As part of Utopia 2016: A Year of Imagination and Possibility, particpants have been asked to realise their visions of utopia, attempting to answer the question: how can design make the world a better place?
Exhibiting Countries
Albania; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Chile; Croatia; France; Germany; Greece; India; Indonesia; Israel; Italy; Japan; Lebanon; Mexico; Netherlands; Nigeria; Norway; Pakistan; Poland; Portugal; Republic of Korea; Russia; Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Sweden; Switzerland; Tunisia; Turkey; UK; USA
“If you’re into immersive installations, there’s something here for you. Or retro socialist chic. Or worthy causes. Or people-centered products. Or sustainable design. Or VR headsets. Or just plain whimsy. You’re pretty much bound to find something to provide pleasure or arouse righteous indignation.”
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