OCTOBER DESIGN DIARY
Unmissable Design Events this Month
From fashion to architecture and textiles to ceramics, ND brings you a sensational selection of events to fill your Design Diary this October. We’ve included free and affordable events to give you even more reasons to get involved with what’s going on in the design world.
THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW
ALEXANDRA PALACE, 6 – 9 OCTOBER
Taking place at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace from 6th – 9th October, the show offers a four-day celebration of all things craft and textiles. Bursting at the seams with inspiration, expect outstanding Textile Galleries, watch free demonstrations and talks, shop from hundreds of craft retailers and learn a new skill in one of 250 hands-on workshops! Whether you’ve been sewing for years, are a textile enthusiast looking to expand your remit, or are a newbie crafter, this is your chance to get stuck into the wonderful world of textiles!
Save £2 on tickets with discount code ND2022.*
*Save £2.00 on adult and concession tickets when quoting discount code ND2022 at checkout. To purchase tickets visit theknittingandstitchingshow.com/london. Not valid on two-day, 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 6th October 2022.
BLACK CHAPEL BY THEASTER GATES
SERPENTINE PAVILLION, UNTIL 16 OCTOBER
Make sure to stop by the Serpentine Pavillion during your autumnal stroll in Hyde Park to experience Black Chapel by Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates. The space is inspired by architectural typologies which are at the centre of Gates’ work, creating a ‘sanctuary for reflection, refuge and conviviality’.
‘The structure, realised with the support of Adjaye Associates, references the bottle kilns of Stoke-on-Trent, the beehive kilns of the Western United States, San Pietro and the Roman tempiettos, and traditional African structures, such as the Musgum mud huts of Cameroon, and the Kasubi Tombs of Kampala, Uganda. The Pavillion’s circularity and volume echo the sacred forms of Hungarian round churches and the ring shouts, voodoo circles and roda de capoeira witnessed in the sacred practices of the African diaspora.’
– Serpentine
AFRICA FASHION
V&A SOUTH KENSINGTON, UNTIL 16 APRIL 2023
This must-see new exhibition at the V&A explores the captivating and diverse African fashion scene from the mid-20th century to contemporary. Experience iconic designs from the continent in this multi-media showcase of photographs, textiles, music and visual arts.
DECOREX 2022
OLYMPIA LONDON, 9 – 12 OCTOBER
The high-end interior design exhibition celebrates its 43rd year this month. Head to Olympia London in Kensington from 9 – 12 October to discover gorgeous new products and connect with design industry professionals or fellow lovers of all things interior.
RICHARD BATTERHAM: STUDIO POTTER
V&A, UNTIL 30 OCTOBER
A celebration of the life and career of Richard Batterham (1936-2021) is now on display at the V&A. This rare opportunity to see a unique collection of pots selected by the artist himself provides an enchanting snapshot of the work of one of the most respected potters of his time.
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