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For the nine days of the Festival, visitors to the V&A will explore Returning for their fifth London Design Festival is The American
a range of special displays and installations throughout the Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), with a playful, ambitious
museum, complemented by an extensive programme of and immersive Tulipwood structure, which will be the first
events, daily tours, and workshops from Global Design Forum, installation ever to be located in the new Sackler Courtyard at
which in 2017 drew 45 speakers from 13 countries, and 2,800 the V&A.
visitors.
The Festival receives support from the Mayor’s Office and is
Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A says: “This year’s delighted to continue its long-standing partnership with British
programme is bigger and more ambitious than ever, and Land as Headline Partner.
presents a unique opportunity for leading designers to engage
with and respond to the V&A’s world-class collections of art, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “London Design Festival
design and performance. London Design Festival occupies is a fantastic event which brings together designers from
a vital role in London’s thriving design sector, reaffirming across the globe and demonstrates the capital’s position as a
London’s position as the world’s leading global design powerhouse for the creative industries. London is known for
capitals.” its creativity and continues to attract the best companies and
talent from around the world. I’m delighted to support London
London Design Festival will launch a series of city-wide Design Festival, which shows that London is open to great
commissions and installations. ideas, innovation and people from all backgrounds.”