Delve into the work of William Morris’s daughter May Morris, debate about why design matters, or why not, speculate on alternative futures at The Whitechapel Gallery.
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What: The Spirit of Utopia
Where: The Whitechapel Gallery, London
When: Until September 5
Ten artists and collectives from around the world speculate on alternative futures for the economy, the environment and society, including a live studio pottery, a verdant greenhouse and a series of installations and events.
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What: The Art of Embroidery: Nicola Jarvis and May Morris
Where: William Morris Gallery, London
When: Until September 22
Returning to the William Morris gallery in north London for a second show, Nicola Jarvis showcases a series of intricate hand-embroidered pieces that were inspired by the work of William Morris’s daughter May Morris. Jarvis’s work will be exhibited alongside rarely seen archive materials offering refreshing new perspectives on May Morris’s career.
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What: Why design matters: Alice Rawsthorn talks with Beatrice Galilee
Where: The School of Life, London
When: July 24
Design critic Alice Rawsthorn will be in conversation with curator Beatrice Galilee for the unmissable evening at The School of Life. Focusing on her new book, Hello World, Rawsthorn will share some stories from the history of design to reflect on its possible futures. She’ll show how designers, as well as scientists, farmers, environmentalists, hackers, entrepreneurs and activists, are already doing it and how we can learn from their spirit.
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