The Design Museum in London is launching a new initiative that aims to expand its exhibition program with free annual shows that showcase the work of a designer or studio that is having an impact on the world of contemporary design. Platform - this is the name of the project - opens with an inaugural exhibition dedicated to the work of Bethan Laura Wood, a multidisciplinary designer whose work is characterized by investigations into materials, artisanal collaboration and a passion for color, detail and decoration.
The National Portrait Gallery in London marks Marilyn Monroe’s centenary with an exhibition running from June 4 to September 6, 2026. Photographs and artworks by major artists are shown alongside dresses and personal items, offering a layered portrait that goes beyond the myth of the star.