‘The Nue Black Aesthetic’ at London’s Design Museum in 2026
From November 2026 to August 2027, London's Design Museum will present ‘The Nue Black Aesthetic,’ an exhibition curated by Charlene Prempeh and Tiya Dahyabhai. Featuring more than 100 pieces from 16 contemporary designers, including Simone Brewster and Samuel Ross, the event pays homage to the Black Aesthetic movement of the 1960s and its evolution in the 1980s. Attendees can explore six thematic sections, view a film by Samona Olanipekun, and admire a striking chandelier by Ini Archibong. The exhibition seeks to celebrate the rich diversity and unique perspectives in Black design across the UK, challenging traditional design narratives.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'The Nue Black Aesthetic' at Design Museum, London, from 6 November 2026 to 8 August 2027.
- Guest-curated by Charlene Prempeh and Tiya Dahyabhai.
- Over 100 objects by 16 contemporary designers.
- Six sections: history, identity, community, rethinking the system, film, and commission.
- Ini Archibong's commission 'Mfon' is a Murano glass chandelier with ambient soundtrack.
- Film 'Black by Design' directed by Samona Olanipekun.
- Prempeh founded A Vibe Called Tech and authored 'Now You See Me'.
- Exhibition focuses on UK-based or UK-connected Black designers.
Entities
Artists
- Charlene Prempeh
- Tiya Dahyabhai
- Ini Archibong
- Simone Brewster
- Giles Tettey Nartey
- Tejumola Adenuga
- Taiba Akhuetie
- Mac Collins
- Phoebe Collings-James
- Foday Dumbuya
- Feben
- Nifemi Marcus-Bello
- Andu Masebo
- Saul Nash
- Tosin Oshinowo
- Rachel Scott
- Samuel Ross
- Althea McNish
- Yinka Ilori
- Samona Olanipekun
- Bianca Saunders
- Jamilah Rose-Roberts
Institutions
- Design Museum
- A Vibe Called Tech
- Wallpaper*
- Labrum
- Friedman Benda
- Proenza Schouler
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- West Africa
- Caribbean
- Africa