London Design Museum Opens with Star-Studded Party
The new Design Museum in London celebrated its opening with a glamorous party on Kensington High Street, attended by a diverse guest list including architect Thomas Heatherwick, writer Alain de Botton, architect Jane Duncan, designer Eva Jiricna, museum director Tristram Hunt, model Erin O’Connor, and former footballer Sol Campbell. Director Deyan Sudjic and founder Sir Terence Conran welcomed attendees. The event concluded with a DJ set by Jarvis Cocker. Photographer Mario Bucolo captured the evening. The museum opens to the public on November 24.
Key facts
- The new Design Museum in London held an opening party.
- Director Deyan Sudjic and founder Sir Terence Conran hosted the event.
- Guests included Thomas Heatherwick, Alain de Botton, Jane Duncan, Eva Jiricna, Tristram Hunt, Erin O’Connor, and Sol Campbell.
- The party took place on Kensington High Street.
- Jarvis Cocker performed a DJ set.
- Photographer Mario Bucolo documented the event.
- The museum opens to the public on November 24.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Heatherwick
- Eva Jiricna
- Jarvis Cocker
- Mario Bucolo
Institutions
- Design Museum London
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Kensington High Street