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Es Devlin: Other Worlds
Enter the imaginative world of British artist and designer Es Devlin in the first retrospective in Europe celebrating her 30-year creative practice across sculpture, stage design, music, language and light.
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What to expect
Open from October, 'Es Devlin: Other Worlds' will explore Devlin’s genre-defying practice and the vast range of projects she has brought to life around the world. On display will be artworks, installations and film alongside the largest solo presentation of Devlin’s archive to date.
Conceived and designed in close collaboration with the artist, the exhibition aims to immerse visitors in Devlin's imaginative world through a collective experience that goes beyond a traditional exhibition setting and invites new perspectives.
Exhibition highlights include a detailed replica of Devlin's London studio, filled with her books, objects and maquettes. A wall installation entitled 'Archive Unboxed' will present early sketches, paintings, collages, diaries and prints that Devlin produced at school, university and art college, and has continued to create throughout her practice. These works demonstrate Devlin’s love of drawing and show how all her projects originate from this art form.
Central to the exhibition is the '30-Year Desk', a large-scale circular display specially designed for the gallery space. It references works including Devlin’s set design for 'The Lehman Trilogy' (2018), 'Forest of Us', shown in Miami in 2021, her work on the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, and ambitious kinetic stage sculptures created for concert tours by some of the world’s most celebrated musicians. Seen together, the installation will allow visitors to trace the evolution of Devlin’s practice and explore the recurring themes at the heart of her work.
The exhibition will also include a reinterpretation of the sculptural installation 'Come Home Again' – a shrine dedicated to endangered wildlife, redisplayed in a new constellation that reflects Devlin’s desire to create ever-evolving atmospheres and landscapes.
Visitors will also experience the mesmerising installation 'Infinite Library'. All books featured in this installation were provided by Penguin Random House UK. At the end of the exhibition, they will be donated to local primary and secondary schools in support of the National Year of Reading 2026.
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Portrait of Es Devlin at the Design Museum, 2026. Photo: David Parry for the Design Museum
Model of Come Home Again by Es Devlin. Photo: Richard Round-Turner for the Design Museum
Es Devlin photographed by Daniel Devlin / @susakpress
Model of Mirror Maze by Es Devlin. Photo: Richard Round-Turner for the Design Museum
‘Forest of Us’ at Superblue Miami 2021. Photo: Es Devlin
Es Devlin's notebook from the Linbury Prize. Photo Richard Round-Turner for the Design Museum
Songs for Sorrow sculpture by Es Devlin. Photo Richard Round-Turner for the Design Museum
Es Devlin photographed in ‘Memory Palace’ 2019. Photo: Peter Mallet
‘Egg’ by Es Devlin in New York, 2017. Photo: Nikolas Koenig
‘Library of Light’ by Es Devlin, Milan. Photo: Es Devlin
With thanks to
Es Devlin: Other Worlds is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies
With additional support from the Es Devlin: Other Worlds Supporters Circle:
Homo Faber / Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, Davina Mallinckrodt, Mark and Sophie Lewisohn
Penguin Random House UK is a proud supporter of the National Year of Reading - a Department for Education campaign delivered in partnership with the National Literacy Trust. This nationwide celebration aims to help more people discover the joy of reading by connecting books and stories with their interests and everyday lives. For children and young people, a lifelong relationship with reading often begins with access, choice, and the freedom to discover books that inspire them. By giving these books to schools, we hope they will continue to be enjoyed and shared long after the exhibition ends.
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Booking information
Adult: From £17.09
Student/Concession: From £12.82
Child: From £8.55
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our terms & conditions page for further information.
PRE-SALE OFFER
🛍️ Every visitor who books a ticket for this exhibition before it opens on 2 October will automatically enter a competition to win a goody bag from the exhibition retail range, including a copy of the accompanying book 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin'.*
*This special offer closes at 23:59 BST on 1 October 2026. The winner will be contacted by the Design Museum via the email you used to purchase the tickets. Please note: the prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. The winner is responsible for their own travel and any other associated costs. The winner must be able to collect the prize on the day of their visit.
AUDIO CONTENT
When you visit, don’t forget to bring your headphones to enjoy extra content available on our Bloomberg Connects’ digital guide, offering fresh perspectives on Devlin's work and career through insights from the artist.
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Please note that this exhibition will begin with a short introductory film, and seating is limited. To help everyone enjoy the exhibition comfortably, entry will take place in 15-minute time slots throughout the day.
Members don't need to pre-book a time slot to see this exhibition, but they will be advised to collect a free, timed ticket from the ticket desk upon arrival by presenting a valid Membership Card. All visitors may be asked to wait briefly for the next available screening before entering the exhibition. The last entry for members is at 16:00 Monday–Thursday and 17:00 Friday–Sunday.
• Please note that the museum accepts digital/card payments only, including ticket desk, shops and cafes.
• ICOM cardholders, please contact bookings@designmuseum.org for information on how to book your ticket.
Relaxed Opening Hours
Join us for a Relaxed Opening of the exhibition, suitable for people who might find visiting museums overwhelming. A limited number of tickets will be offered, along with tactile materials and sensory maps. A dedicated team will welcome visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions, or anxiety and their families, companions, and carers.
Dates of planned Relaxed opening hours of Es Devlin: Other Worlds:
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Sunday 29 November 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Find out more about the Relaxed Opening Hours of our exhibitions and how to book it here.
Museum opening times
10:00 – 17:00 (Monday to Thursday)
10:00 – 18:00 (Friday to Sunday)
Publication
A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin (New Edition)
To coincide with the exhibition, Thames & Hudson will publish 'A Concise Atlas of Es Devlin', a new version of the 2023 title 'An Atlas of Es Devlin'. You can pre-order the book now via the Design Museum Shop for home delivery or add it to your ticket purchase to collect on the day of your visit.
Related events
Design Camp for ages 11 to 14: Stage Design Lab
Inspired by our Es Devlin: Other Worlds exhibition, this creative workshop invites young people to become stage designers for a day and discover how to use light, space and sound to create immersive experiences.
Design Camp for ages 7 to 10: Stage Design Lab
Inspired by our Es Devlin: Other Worlds exhibition, this creative workshop invites children to become stage designers for a day and discover how to use light, space and sound to create immersive experiences.
Audio described Tour of Es Devlin: Other Worlds
Discover Es Devlin: Other Worlds through an audio described tour for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.
Friday 30 October, 10:30 – 12:00
BSL Tour of Es Devlin: Other Worlds
Experience Es Devlin: Other Worlds through a guided tour in British Sign Language.
Relaxed Opening of 'Es Devlin: Other Worlds'
Join us for relaxed opening hours of Es Devlin: Other Worlds, suitable for people who might find visiting museums overwhelming. A dedicated team will welcome visitors with a neurodivergent profile, sensory processing differences, SEND, neurological conditions, or anxiety and their families, companions, and carers.
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Background image: Es Devlin photographed amongst her archive. Daniel Devlin / @susakpress