Five Young Galleries Revitalizing London's Design Scene Ahead of LDF 2026
In anticipation of the 2026 London Design Festival (LDF), Dezeen highlights five innovative galleries and platforms that are breathing new life into the city's design landscape. Design Everything, initiated by Lewis Duckworth, features a no-cost exhibition at Aram showcasing the work of over 100 designers. Duncan Riches’ Unit.d focuses on affordable everyday items and is set to present at Milan's Salone del Mobile. Founded in 2022 by Harvey Everson and Findlay MacDonald, Slancha champions underrepresented talent and will participate in LDF 2025 with three exhibitions. Established in 2020, Max Radford Gallery showcases emerging talents in collectible design. Lastly, Ollie Olanipekun's Allotment provides complimentary space for local artists and plans to move to a nature reserve in Hackney.
Key facts
- Design Everything was founded by Lewis Duckworth after being quoted £900 per square metre for an LDF 2024 emerging design show.
- Design Everything hosts a zero-fee, open-call show at Aram featuring over 100 designers.
- Unit.d opened less than six months ago in a garage near Haggerston station, specializing in affordable everyday objects.
- Unit.d founder Duncan Riches plans to take the gallery to Milan for Salone del Mobile next year.
- Slancha was founded in 2022 by Harvey Everson and Findlay MacDonald to support emerging designers in Scotland.
- Slancha returns to LDF 2026 with three shows at The Hoxton hotel and Awaykin.
- Max Radford Gallery represents Andu Masebo, Lewis Kemmenoe, and Tessa Silva.
- Allotment, founded by Ollie Olanipekun, offers free exhibition space and will move to a Hackney nature reserve.
- LDF 2026 takes place from 12 to 20 September.
Entities
Artists
- Lewis Duckworth
- Tabatha Pearce Chedier
- Jacob Marks
- Eleanor Murphy
- Sammi Cherryman
- Jasper Morrison
- Michael Marriott
- Alexandra Gerber
- Harvey Everson
- Findlay MacDonald
- Andu Masebo
- Lewis Kemmenoe
- Tessa Silva
- Max Radford
- Ollie Olanipekun
Institutions
- Design Everything
- Unit.d
- Slancha
- Max Radford Gallery
- Allotment
- Aram
- The Hoxton
- Awaykin
- Christopher Farr
- Flock Together
- Dezeen
- London Design Festival
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Haggerston
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Milan
- Italy
- Vyner Street
- Hackney
- Arbutus Street
Sources
- Dezeen —