‘Emotional States’ Inspires Works For 2018 London Design Biennale
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London Design Biennale returns for its second edition next month. More than 40 countries will be presenting work responding to the theme “Emotional States,” at Somerset House from September 4 to 23, 2018. “Emotional States” has been chose
‘Emotional States’ Inspires Works For 2018 London Design Biennale
London Design Biennale returns for its second edition next month. More than 40 countries will be presenting work responding to the theme “Emotional States,” at Somerset House from September 4 to 23, 2018. “Emotional States” has been chosen to provoke a broad interpretation across design disciplines, with immersive and engaging installations that interrogate how design affects every aspect of our lives — the way we live and how we live — but also influences our very being, emotions and experiences,” states a press release issued by the event’s organizers. Dr Christopher Turner, Director of the London Design Biennale, says: “Design is at the forefront of change-making, with architects and designers working imaginatively to try and create positive conditions for human flourishing. But, for every problem designers solve, inevitably more are created. In their installations and exhibits, design teams will propose radical and provocative ideas that will examine the full spectrum of emotional experiences, from anger to joy, sadness to disgust.”The Biennale made a debut in 2016, which saw participation from 37 countries and territories from six continents with works inspired by the theme “Utopia by Design.” The theme for the biennial was decided in conjunction with Somerset House’s UTOPIA season, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the publication of Sir Thomas More’s seminal text, “Utopia” (1516).“From Harry Beck’s iconic tube map to Zaha Hadid’s visionary Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park, great design is part of everyday life in London. Yet design is also a powerful way to bring people together to solve global problems and ignite worldwide debate. London Design Biennale has proved a vital international forum for this important conversation towards our collective futures and shows that London is open to talent, ideas and people from around the world,” says Justine Simons, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, London.London Design Biennale will take place place from September 4 to 23, 2018 at Somerset House, London.For more information, visit: www.londondesignbiennale.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the upcoming event. http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more
