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05/12/2023

Shifting Landscapes is a group show curated by Emergence . A magazine and podcast we highly recommend.

Breathing with the Forest, a wonderful new work by , is an invitation into an experience of deep continuity and reciprocity with the Amazon rainforest, in the Leticia region (4°02'29.8"S 70°05'00.9"W) in the southernmost tip of Colombia along the Amazon river. By synchronising our own breath with the cyclical breathing-rhythms of the forest, we can expand our sense of ourselves to include the forest around us in an open-eyed meditation that brings us into deeper relation with our fellow living beings.

The work is not only mesmerising but the bleeding-edge tech used to achieve this level of resonance and beauty is 🤯

Other artists and filmmakers include as Kalyanee Mam, Mona Simon, Sam Lee, Adam Loften, Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee, Tamsin Relly, Kelly Waugh, Bram Broerse , Studio Airport, Zied Ben, Kiliii Yüyan, Georghe Popa, and Katie Holten.

Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, South Bank, London
1st December – 10th December 2023

For more details visit the link in our bio

06/08/2023

Bloody brilliant to see this! Congratulations OB! Very well deserved ✨

27/06/2023

Let's take a closer look at the incredible achievements of Misan Harriman—a highly accomplished photographer 📸, entrepreneur, and social activist. Misan's work has gained widespread recognition, positioning him as one of the most widely-shared photographers of our time.

With his strong reportage style and a unique eye for narrative, Misan continues to make a lasting impact. His portfolio showcases an extraordinary range, including capturing significant moments and photographing high-profile individuals such as Angelina Jolie, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, and Olivia Colman.

In addition to his photography accomplishments, Misan has taken on the prestigious role of Chair at the Southbank Centre in London, beginning in July 2021. This appointment further solidifies his influence and demonstrates his dedication to the arts and cultural landscape.

During Misan's leadership, Apple and the Southbank Centre have established an impactful partnership to support emerging Black talent in the UK. Together, they aim to provide resources and tools that empower aspiring creatives, fostering long-lasting careers in their respective fields.

Misan's contributions have been recognised with an Honorary Fellowship from SOAS, acknowledging his significant campaign for diversity and inclusion. His photographic work has highlighted various contemporary protests, including the Black Lives Matter movement, women's rights in Iran, and Extinction Rebellion. Recently, he has focused his lens on raising awareness of the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

To add to his achievements, Misan's portrait of footballer Marcus Rashford was displayed as Kate Middleton reopened the National Portrait Gallery, further exemplifying his talent and impact.

Misan Harriman, your passion and commitment to making a positive difference through your art are truly inspiring. Keep capturing those powerful moments and shaping the world with your vision.

27/06/2023

Let's take a closer look at the incredible achievements of Misan Harriman—a highly accomplished photographer 📸, entrepreneur, and social activist. Misan's work has gained widespread recognition, positioning him as one of the most widely-shared photographers of our time.

With his strong reportage style and a unique eye for narrative, Misan continues to make a lasting impact. His portfolio showcases an extraordinary range, including capturing significant moments and photographing high-profile individuals such as Angelina Jolie, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, and Olivia Colman.

In addition to his photography accomplishments, Misan has taken on the prestigious role of Chair at the Southbank Centre in London, beginning in July 2021. This appointment further solidifies his influence and demonstrates his dedication to the arts and cultural landscape.

Under Misan's leadership, Apple and the Southbank Centre have established an impactful partnership to support emerging Black talent in the UK. Together, they aim to provide resources and tools that empower aspiring creatives, fostering long-lasting careers in their respective fields.

Misan's contributions have been recognised with an Honorary Fellowship from SOAS, acknowledging his significant campaign for diversity and inclusion. His photographic work has highlighted various global protests, including the Black Lives Matter movement, women's rights in Iran, and Extinction Rebellion. Recently, he has focused his lens on raising awareness of the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

To add to his achievements, Misan's portrait of footballer Marcus Rashford was displayed as Kate Middleton reopened the National Portrait Gallery, further exemplifying his talent and impact.

Misan Harriman, your passion and commitment to making a positive difference through your art are truly inspiring. Keep capturing those powerful moments and shaping the world with your vision.

27/06/2023

We’re thrilled to announce that the one and only Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun has been officially inducted into the prestigious Design Week's Hall of Fame! 🎉🌟 Her fearless innovation, trailblazing spirit, and incredible contributions as a Changemaker have left an indelible mark on the design world. 🚀✨ Dr. Hayoun, your awe-inspiring accomplishments have earned this well-deserved recognition. Keep pushing boundaries and inspiring us with your true innovation! 🙌💡

08/03/2023

We call upon our male allies to demand better from event organisers by adding this clause to their agreement. "I reserve the right to withdraw from the event if there is a disproportionate number of cis male speakers in the day's schedule, including all-male panels, and all-male keynote speakers. To avoid this from occurring, please ensure your event includes a diverse range of primary speakers. For clarity, having female moderators does not fulfil the obligations of this clause."

15/09/2020

And we're on to day 2 of ! We hope you had a deep and peaceful rest with after yesterday's packed schedule. Today we have more great fireside chats and panels to come and a virtual networking session to meet other creative and business leaders.

If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, you can still do so via the link in the bio. Tickets will also give you access to our on-demand content after 5th of October (including yesterday's schedule if you missed it). £20 for 6 days of live events!

Today we'll be designing a toolkit for circular business, discussing a feminine economy, asking what is the point of purpose? and calling for more-than-human politics. And, of course, finishing the day with a SOMA sleep session.

We'll be joined by:

John Grant

Laura Mahler
Cat Drew

Aline Costa


Robin Dhara



ReDesign Business 2020 has been created by Propela and⁠ made possible by ,⁠ and Innovate UK

31/08/2017

Announcing our 2nd speaker for TFO2017

The Future Of Wellness by Biological Architect Rachel Wingfield.

Awarded the inaugural WIRED Innovation Fellowship in 2014, Rachel crafts spaces, technology and living materials into visionary environments. Her work is a call to action for designers to intervene at urban scale and develop collaborative tools for public engagement.

Recent wellness installations include a ‘Horticultral Spa’ - a pneumatic bubble inflated with medicinal fog and ‘The Chronarium’ to aid sleep.

30/08/2017

Announcing our 1st speaker for TFO2017

The Future Of Humanity by Speculative Architect Liam Young

Voted by Blueprint magazine as the top 25 people that will change architecture and design.

His award winning nomadic workshop ‘Unknown Fields’ travels to extreme corners of the globe to investigate emerging trends and uncover possible futures.

21/08/2017

We’re about to open ticketing for 2017. But first, a to 2016:

Health with

Lucy McRae is a science fiction artist, director and body architect probing the frontiers of the body, health and human adaptability. Trained in classical ballet, McRae’s artistic study of technology began during her years at Philips Design, where she led the technology company’s far-future research lab. A broad portfolio that focused on emotional sensing, she developed stretchable electronics, an electronic tattoo and a range of emotional sensing dresses.