Festival of Britain | 75th Anniversary
3rd May 2026, marks the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain—a landmark national exhibition held in 1951 that celebrated the past, present, and future of British achievements.
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Festival of Britain | 75 Years
Seventy‑five years on, the Festival of Britain remains a defining moment in British design. Held in 1951, the exhibition celebrated progress across art, architecture, and industry, and gave rise to icons such as the Royal Festival Hall.
Inside, Robin Day’s innovative seating designs embodied a new, democratic approach to modern living.Read more about the festival and the post‑war Modernist vision it inspired.
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A Postcard from Milan
From 20–26 April, the historic Salone del Mobile transformed Milan into the global epicentre of design. Discover some of our highlights from the 64th edition of Milan design week 2026. -
Profile | Børge Mogensen
"My goal is to create items that serve people and give them the leading role, instead of forcing them to adapt to the items."- Børge Mogensen -
Profile | Jean Prouvé
"I’m not an architect; I’m not an engineer – I’m a factory man." - Jean Prouvé -
Profile | Hans J. Wegner
"The good chair is a task one is never completely done with." - Hans J. Wegner
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