MARCH DESIGN DIARY

Spring is almost here, and with it comes plenty of exciting design events and exhibitions to fill your diary. Whether you’re looking to stay on top of the latest trends and techniques or simply have a fun day out and immerse yourself in the world of design, these events are not to be missed. See our top picks below including talks by industry leaders, spectacular ceramic art exhibitions and even an exclusive offer on tickets to The Stitch Festival. Get ready to be inspired this March!

COLLECT ART FAIR

SOMERSET HOUSE, 3 – 5 MARCH

At a time when contemporary craft has never been more sought after, Collect Art Fair is a unique opportunity for collectors and craft enthusiasts alike to discover outstanding work from international artists. Browse and buy artworks from 40 specialist galleries, representing over 400 exceptional artists and makers from across the globe. Plan your visit to the fair taking place at Somerset House from 3 – 5 March 2023. Book your ticket now below.

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Ensemble XV1 by Edmond Byrne, represented by Cavaliero Finn. Courtesy of Collect Art Fair
Ensemble XV1 by Edmond Byrne, represented by Cavaliero Finn. Courtesy of Collect Art Fair
The Stitch Festival
The Stitch Festival
*Get adult and concession tickets for £10 when quoting discount code ‘ND23’ at checkout. To purchase tickets visit www.thestitchfestival.co.uk. Not valid on child, VIP or group tickets. £3.50 transaction fee applies per e-ticket order (for any number of e-tickets purchased), and a £3.95 transaction fee applies per postal ticket order. T&Cs apply. Discount expires 11:59pm 22nd March.

THE STITCH FESTIVAL

BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, ISLINGTON, 23 – 26 MARCH

Get tickets to The Stitch Festival for just £10!

Head to The Stitch Festival at The Business Design Centre from 23 – 26 March 2023 for the ultimate day out for textile craft lovers! The Stitch Festival champions creativity with hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, fashion exhibitions, and textile installations, as well as an incredible range of exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies.

Enter code ‘ND23’ at checkout to redeem your offer!*

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SERENA KORDA - THE MAIDENS

COOKE LATHAM GALLERY, UNTIL 17 MARCH

Head to Cooke Latham Gallery in Battersea to view an installation of ceramic works by British artist Serena Korda, whose works were recently exhibited in the Hayward Gallery’s ‘Strange Clay: Ceramics in Contemporary Art’. These surreal pieces are influenced by the palette of majolica pottery, baroque style and the garish colours known to have originally embellished classical marble sculptures.

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Serena Korda, After St. Lucy and The Flavian, 2022/23. Courtesy of Cooke Latham Gallery
Serena Korda, After St. Lucy and The Flavian, 2022/23. Courtesy of Cooke Latham Gallery
GUATERO, Central Pavilion, XXII Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism of Chile, 2023. Architects: Smiljan Radic, Nicolas Schmidt, Pablo Schmidt. Credit: Benjamín Wilson. Courtesy of Barbican
GUATERO, Central Pavilion, XXII Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism of Chile, 2023. Architects: Smiljan Radic, Nicolas Schmidt, Pablo Schmidt. Credit: Benjamín Wilson. Courtesy of Barbican

SMILJAN RADIC - ARCHITECTURE ON STAGE

BARBICAN, MONDAY 13 MARCH 19.00

Next in the Barbican’s series of talks by leading architects from across the globe is the renowned Chilean architect Smiljan Radic. Radic established his practice in 1995 and is best known in the UK as the architect of the 2014 Serpentine Pavilion as well as Alexander McQueen’s flagship store in London’s New Bond Street.

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KAFFE FASSETT: THE POWER OF PATTERN

FASHION + TEXTILE MUSEUM, UNTIL 12 MARCH

Don’t miss the chance to experience the work of Kaffe Fassett, one of today’s most successful artists and designers working in contemporary craft. Fassett’s diverse career, spanning over 50 years, includes knitting, needlepoint, mosaic, quilting, textile design, painting and drawing, inspiring millions to make and create with his projects and books. Make sure you catch his work at the Fashion + Textile Museum before 12 March.

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‘Shot Stripes’ fabrics, designer: Kaffe Fassett, maker: FreeSpirit. Fabrics & Marquee Diamonds Quilt 2011 – designer, maker, quilter: Kathy Doughty. Courtesy of Fashion + Textile Museum
‘Shot Stripes’ fabrics, designer: Kaffe Fassett, maker: FreeSpirit. Fabrics & Marquee Diamonds Quilt 2011 – designer, maker, quilter: Kathy Doughty. Courtesy of Fashion + Textile Museum
Weird Sensation Feels Good: The World of ASMR, Installation View, 2022. Courtesy of The Design Museum
Weird Sensation Feels Good: The World of ASMR, Installation View, 2022. Courtesy of The Design Museum

TALKS, COURSES & WORKSHOPS

THE DESIGN MUSEUM

There’s something for every design enthusiast this month’s programme of talks, courses and workshops at The Design Museum. From free online classes to help launch your design career to accessible tours of the blockbuster ‘WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD’ exhibition, click below to see what’s on this March.

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FRAGILE FORMS

JANET RADY FINE ART, UNTIL 20 MARCH

The next exhibition on the list for diverse South Kensington gallery Janet Rady Fine Art is Fragile Forms: Ceramic Works from an Important Private Collection. This online exhibition brings together ceramic works by five internationally renowned ceramicists, represented by blue-chip galleries. Discover works by Brian Rochefort, Edmund de Waal, Akiko Hirai, Ruth Duckworth and Johannes Nagel, which deconstruct and challenge the potential of the medium.

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Pablo Picasso. Courtesy of Gray M.C.A
Pablo Picasso. Courtesy of Gray M.C.A
‘Kenis’ braided table lamp, natural, Paolo Moschino Ltd and ‘Mahana’ fabric (F3738 003), grenadine, Pierre Frey. Courtesy of London Design Week
‘Kenis’ braided table lamp, natural, Paolo Moschino Ltd and ‘Mahana’ fabric (F3738 003), grenadine, Pierre Frey. Courtesy of London Design Week

LONDON DESIGN WEEK

DESIGN CENTRE CHELSEA HARBOUR, 13 – 18 MARCH

London Design Week, the unmissable Spring interiors event, is back at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour from 13 – 17 March. Experience world-class talent and vision from 600 international brands as the interior design scene celebrates the new season in style.

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