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Samuel Ross Named Artistic Director for London Design Biennale 2025

The British designer will curate the event under the theme 'Surface Reflections', exploring the interplay between internal experiences and external influences.

  • Samuel Ross, renowned for founding A-COLD-WALL* and the Black British Artists Grants Programme, has been appointed as the artistic director of the London Design Biennale 2025.
  • The event, scheduled from June 5 to 29, 2025, at Somerset House, will mark Ross's first major UK installation with a series of large-scale sculptural works.
  • Ross's chosen theme, 'Surface Reflections', aims to delve into how personal histories and life's journeys shape individuals and the worlds they create.
  • The 2025 edition will feature talks, events, and installations by local and international designers, fostering a global forum for creativity and innovation.
  • Victoria Broackes, director of the London Design Biennale, expresses excitement over Ross's vision, anticipating a showcase of original and imaginative ideas.
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