OBJECTS OF DESIRE: SURREALISM AND DESIGN 1924 – TODAY

Venue: The Design Museum
2D Designer: Violetta Boxhill
3D Designer: Vitra Design Museum
Lighting Design: Lewis Hannaby for Beam Lighting Design

Photography: Andy Stagg

A seductively inviting atmosphere supports four thematic routes. Spectrally tinted column downlights enrich suede and velvet cladding. Tight, shuttered beams and disciplined sightlines keep labels and objects calm within conservation limits. The space feels luxurious while the artefacts remain firmly centre stage.


“A ravishing survey.” — The Guardian
“A fascinating trip.” — Time Out

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