Refractions of Practice, presented by VCUarts Qatar

VCUarts Qatar invites you to Refractions of Practice, an alumni panel discussion presented as part of the school’s participation in the 2025 London Design Biennale.

Archived Event

Dates	Sat 7 Jun 2025
Times	1–2pm
Space	Screening Room
Price	£5

Featuring alumni representatives from four projects within the Matter Diplopia pavilion exhibition, the panel will explore the exhibition’s central sub-themes: Material Innovation, Cultural Narrative and Tech, and Observing Environments. Through candid conversation and critical reflection, the alumni panelists will share how their work responds to complex global contexts while remaining grounded in the experimental, collaborative, and transdisciplinary ethos fostered at VCUarts Qatar. This event offers a unique lens into the evolving impact of alumni practice across geographies and design disciplines.

Ticket information

Session tickets 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.

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