Who defines design culture and what does Black design look like today?
The Nue Black Aesthetic is a major exhibition celebrating how contemporary Black designers are reshaping British design. Spanning furniture, fashion, architecture and installation, the show highlights how identity, culture and community inform creative practice today.
Featuring work by Mac Collins, Samuel Ross, Bianca Saunder and Giles Tettey Nartey, the exhibition examines the contemporary Black design experience, drawing connections to the Black Aesthetic movements of the 1960s and 1980s.
The exhibition will unpack the multifaceted practices of designers who draw directly from identity and culture, build community and redefine design systems far beyond the Black community.
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Visitor information
Address
224-238 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, Greater London, W8 6AG
020386 25937
Opening times
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday
10:00 – 18:00 Friday to Sunday
Some ticketed exhibitions will remain open later on weekends – please check individual exhibition pages for details.
Closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Please check the museum's website for updates.
Exclusions and safety measures
Pre-booking tickets online is recommended for paid exhibitions.
Our permanent collection is free and open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, no pre-booking is needed.
Cashless purchases only. Credit/debit card or mobile payments will be accepted at the shops. However, a £1 coin is needed for the lockers (a token can be purchased by card at our Ground floor shop).
Our bike parking capacity has been doubled so that more people can cycle to the museum.
