What’s happening British Design 1948-2012
Aquatics Centre for the London 2012 Olympic Games, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects
A major spring exhibition at the V&A is showcasing the best of British design and creative talent from the 1948 ‘Austerity Olympics’ to the summer of 2012.
It will be the first comprehensive exhibition to examine the ways in which artists and designers who were born, trained or working in the UK, have produced innovative and internationally acclaimed works from post-war to the present day.
Torsion chair by Brian Long (1971) © V&A
Ranging from the Morris Mini Minor (1959) to the newly commissioned
Stephen Hawking: A 70th birthday celebration
A series of photographic portraits of Professor Stephen Hawking have been commissioned to celebrate his 70th birthday.
The pictures are on show in the Science Museum, London, which Professor Hawking describes as ‘one of my favourite places’. The display celebrates Hawking’s life and achievements and features objects and papers primarily sourced from his own archives.
The Stephen Hawking display features two main 32
strands on Professor Hawking’s scientific work and public profile.
It also features audio, specially recorded by Professor Hawking and a projection of photographs from his life and career, many previously unseen.
The show explores the relationship between Hawking’s scientific achievements and his immense success in popularising astrophysics.
It will run until mid-April 2012 and entry is free.
model of Zaha Hadid’s London Aquatics Centre (2011), the objects on display will aim to reinforce Britain’s status as a global leader in design.
Highlighting significant moments in the history of British design, the exhibition will look at how the country continues to nurture artistic talent, as well as investigate the role that Britain’s manufacturing industry has played in the global market.
The exhibition takes place from 31 March to 12 August 2012.
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