Learning Event Exhibition Tour
Curator Tour of The Nue Black Aesthetic
Enjoy a group tour of the highlights and behind the scenes details of The Nue Black Aesthetic, delivered by the exhibition Guest Curator Charlene Prempeh and Co-curator Tiya Dahyabhai.
What to expect
The Nue Black Aesthetic is a landmark exhibition celebrating the work of contemporary Black designers whose work shapes the contemporary design industry. Spanning furniture, architecture, fashion and installation, the exhibition unpacks the multifaceted practices of designers who draw directly from identity and culture, build community, and those who are redefining design systems far beyond the Black community.
Guest curator Charlene Prempeh and co-curator Tiya Dahyabhai will take the group on a journey through the gallery, providing insights into their process of bringing the exhibition to life by working closely with the designers.
This tour is unmissable for designers, design enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in contemporary Black design, as it explores the stories behind the exhibition's key objects.
This event is wheelchair accessible, with step-free access throughout the museum.
Open Code by Mac Collins
Trauma Recovery by Samuel Ross
MARTA by Nifemi Marcus-Bello
NBA Bench by Simone Brewster
Facilitators
Charlene Prempeh
Charlene is the founder of A Vibe Called Tech, a creative agency and art consultancy applying an intersectional lens to design, technology, and culture. A Financial Times HTSI columnist and contributing editor, she previously worked with the BBC, The Guardian, and Frieze. She advises major arts institutions as a trustee, board member, and consultant, and currently curates her first institutional exhibition at the Design Museum, London, in 2026.
Tiya Dahyabhai
Tiya is a curator and maker specialising in contemporary craft. She is the Project Curator of The Nue Black Aesthetic and has contributed to numerous exhibitions at the Design Museum, including the blockbuster Barbie: The Exhibition (2024) and the internationally touring exhibition The Offbeat Sari (2023). A committed advocate for equity in the museum sector, Tiya currently serves on the Crafts Council's Collections Advisory Committee and as Museums Advisor for South Asian Heritage Month.
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Booking information
Adult: £33
Student/Concession: £32
Members*: £31
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
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Pre-booking is required as places are limited
Individuals can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets. If you require a hearing companion, please add a Carer ticket to your order (free)
Suitable Age: 18 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
Assistant dogs are welcome but must be on a lead
Booking information for members:
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The exhibition
Background image: Born in Flames by Phoebe Collings-James