October 2026 Cultural Roundup: Es Devlin Retrospective, Arde Bogotá Album, and More
On October 2, the Design Museum in London unveils "Other Worlds," a significant retrospective dedicated to stage designer Es Devlin, highlighting three decades of her achievements in design, architecture, and art. The exhibition features an array of models, drawings, and a replica of her studio, aligning with the launch of "A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin" published by Thames & Hudson. Devlin's impressive portfolio includes set designs for renowned artists such as Beyoncé and U2. Additionally, Arde Bogotá drops their third album, "Manufacturas del Club de la Gente Sola," featuring the single "Flores de venganza." The film "El tren fluvial" premieres in Spanish theaters on October 23, while Noelia Romero's "La manera" is published, and the podcast "La memoria en ruinas" delves into Spain's abandoned heritage. Mercury Rev embarks on a European tour to commemorate 25 years of "All Is Dream."
Key facts
- Es Devlin's first major European retrospective, "Other Worlds," opens at the Design Museum in London on October 2, 2026.
- The exhibition covers 30 years of Devlin's career and includes a recreation of her London studio.
- Thames & Hudson publishes "A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin," an updated version of their 2023 book.
- Arde Bogotá releases their third album, "Manufacturas del Club de la Gente Sola," with formats including cassette for the first time.
- The film "El tren fluvial" by Lorenzo Ferro and Lucas Vignale opens in Spanish cinemas on October 23, 2026.
- Noelia Romero's essay "La manera. Breve historia sensorial de una mano" is published by Acantilado.
- The podcast "La memoria en ruinas" by elDiario.es features ten episodes on abandoned Spanish heritage.
- Led Silhouette presents "Ultimatum" in Pamplona, San Juan de Luz, and Madrid in October 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Es Devlin
- Beyoncé
- U2
- Adele
- The Weeknd
- Rosalía
- Lorenzo Ferro
- Lucas Vignale
- Noelia Romero
- Caravaggio
- Rilke
- Merleau-Ponty
- Richard Sennett
- Susan Sontag
- José María Sadia
- Andrea Morán
- Jon López
- Martxel Rodríguez
- Bertjan Pot
- Lex Pott
- Martin Hirth
- Diego Faivre
- Nynke Tynagel
- Chris Marker
- Lucía Selva
- Boa Mistura
Institutions
- Design Museum
- Thames & Hudson
- Arde Bogotá
- elDiario.es
- Led Silhouette
- Premio Ojo Crítico de Danza
- Cineteca Madrid
- Espírituescalera
- Buro Berger
- Acantilado
- Berlinale
- BAFICI
- Festival de San Sebastián
- Obsession
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Spain
- Pamplona
- San Juan de Luz
- France
- Madrid
- Zaragoza
- Barcelona
- Bilbao
- València
- Santander
- El Sardinero
- Granada
- Paris
- Delft
- Netherlands