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Es Devlin's 'Other Worlds' at Design Museum Closes with a Library and a Borges Quote

exhibition · 2026-10-07

Es Devlin's exhibition, titled 'Other Worlds,' is currently on display at the Design Museum in London and will continue until 4 April 2027. One attendee described the event as a comprehensive showcase of her career, evolving from an immersive experience to a serene library atmosphere. The opening featured a personal touch, with Devlin's narration guiding guests. The exhibition highlights her contributions to various fields, including theatre, opera, architecture, music, fashion, technology, art, poetry, and performance, with notable projects for U2, Louis Vuitton, Beyoncé, Adele, and the Olympics. The concluding room focuses on the influences behind her creative expression, featuring a thought-provoking quote from Jorge Luis Borges: 'I am not sure I exist, actually...' The reviewer ponders chaos as a source of creativity, ending with the question, 'What else could you imagine?'

Key facts

  • Es Devlin: Other Worlds is on view at the Design Museum until 4 April 2027.
  • The exhibition spans Devlin's work in theatre, opera, architecture, music, fashion, technology, art, poetry and performance.
  • Projects referenced include work for the Olympics, U2, Louis Vuitton, Beyoncé and Adele, and a library in Miami.
  • The final room is a library focused on the books, ideas, people and places that shaped Devlin.
  • A quotation by Jorge Luis Borges runs through the exhibition.
  • Books in the final room include John Donne, Dante's Divine Comedy and James Gleick's Chaos: Making a New Science.
  • The reviewer walked through Holland Park to reach the Design Museum on a Sunday morning.
  • Image captions credit Virginia Damtsa; a copyright line credits Es Devlin and Peter Mallet, 2026.

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  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Holland Park
  • Miami
  • United States

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