Es Devlin's First European Retrospective Opens at Design Museum in 2026
Es Devlin is set to unveil her inaugural European retrospective, titled 'Es Devlin: Other Worlds,' at the Design Museum in London, running from 2 October 2026 to 4 April 2027. This exhibition showcases 30 years of her diverse creations, including sculpture, stage design, music, language, and light, featuring artworks, installations, films, and the most extensive solo archive display to date. Notable pieces include a replica of her studio in South London, the revamped installation 'Come Home Again' (originally presented at Tate Modern in 2022), and '30-Year Desk,' which features concentric desks filled with archival items and over 30 models. Curated by Johanna Agerman Ross, Danielle Thom, and Margherita Dosi Delfini, the exhibition also highlights her contributions to various high-profile projects. A new book, 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin,' will be published by Thames & Hudson, accompanied by a digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Tim Marlow, Director and CEO of the Design Museum, commended Devlin's innovative work that transcends traditional boundaries.
Key facts
- Es Devlin's first European retrospective opens at the Design Museum on 2 October 2026.
- The exhibition is titled 'Es Devlin: Other Worlds' and runs until 4 April 2027.
- It features three decades of work including sculpture, stage design, music, language, and light.
- The show includes the largest solo presentation of Devlin's archive to date.
- Highlights include a replica of her South London studio, 'Come Home Again,' and '30-Year Desk.'
- 'Come Home Again' was first presented outside Tate Modern in 2022.
- Projects represented include the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony and the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show.
- A new publication, 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin,' will be published by Thames & Hudson.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Design Museum
- Tate Modern
- Thames & Hudson
- Bloomberg Connects
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- South London
- Miami
- St Paul's Cathedral