Design Cities

Displays of textiles, fashion, industrial pieces, furniture and prints tell the story of contemporary design, looking at seven key cities at their creative height: London (1851), Vienna (1908), Dessau (1928), Paris (1936), Los Angeles (1949), Milan (1957), Tokyo (1987) and London (2008). Among the designers represented are Charles and Ray Eames, William Morris, Christopher Dresser, Adolf Loos, Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray, Achille Castiglioni, Issey Miyake and Ron Arad. Late-night Friday openings (until 10pm) will take place on Sep 19, Oct 31 and Dec 5.