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Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius
Breathing Colour by acclaimed Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, is an installation-based exhibition that takes a deeper look at the way colour behaves, exploring shapes, materials, shadows and reflections.
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About the exhibition
We see the world in colour but rarely do we appreciate how colour shapes what we see.
Breathing Colour blurs the boundaries between art and design. Combining intriguing shapes with extensive research; this exhibition questions our preconceptions of colour and embraces its imperfection and experimentation.
The exhibition was divided into separate spaces that simulated daylight conditions at specific times of the day – morning, noon and evening. These three phases explored the impact of changing daylight on our perception of colour. Each installation included a series of three-dimensional objects as well as textiles, some of which are hand-woven while others are produced on industrial looms.
"A remarkable new show aims to change the way we look at the world" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, The Times
"Explosions of colour everywhere you look" - ⭐⭐⭐⭐, The Londonist
"Design Museum’s must-see exhibition on colour" - The Sunday Times
"Eye-popping" - Metro
Booking information
Adult £10.50
Student/ concession £8.00
Educational group booking price: £3-£7 per student (groups of 10 or more)
Family (1 adult + 3 children) £17.00
Family (2 adults + 3 children) £24.00
Child (6 - 15 years) £5.50
Children under 6 years free
Members free
10% discount is applied when booking 10 or more tickets online. Alternatively, please contact the Bookings Office (Mon - Fri 10;00 to 17:00) on +44 20 3862 5937 or +44 20 3862 5900.
The Exhibitions Ticket
This ticket allows you entry into both of the current temporary exhibitions
Adult £18
Student/concession £13.50
Family (1 adult + 3 children) £29.50
Family (2 adults + 3 children) £41
Child (6 - 15 years) £9
Children under 6 years free
*Concession tickets include seniors (over 60 years), disabled people and a companion and job seekers.
Last exhibition entry 17:00
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius ©Roel van Tour
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius, photo by Luke Hayes
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius, photo by Luke Hayes
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius, photo by Luke Hayes
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius ©Roel van Tour
Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius, photo by Luke Hayes
Meet Hella Jongerius
Read further about the world renowned designer behind the Breathing Colour exhibition, Hella Jongerius, and see her full Q&A.
About Hella Jongerius
The making of Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius
The Jongeriuslab studio a few weeks ago before exhibition launch. Image credit: Jongeriuslab
The Jongeriuslab studio a few weeks ago before exhibition launch. Image credit: Jongeriuslab
Hella Jongerius works on the hanging woven tapestries for Breathing Colour. Image credit: Jongeriuslab
Assembling the Colour Wheel in Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius. Image credit: JongeriusLab
Sketch of a Colour Catcher. Image credit: JongeriusLab
Preparing for the night section of Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius. Image credit: JongeriusLab
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Background image | Breathing Colour by Hella Jongerius. Photo by Luke Hayes.