Diary

Words by Emily martin

1 – Michael Craig-Martin

Royal Academy of Arts, Main Galleries, London

Michael Craig-Martin, eye of the storm, 2003. Acrylic on canvas, 335.3 x 279.4 cm. Collection irish museum of modern art, purchase, 2005. © michael craig-martin. Photo: prudence cuming associates ltd. Image courtesy of gagosian

Curated in close collaboration with the artist, this ambitious exhibition encompasses the broad repertoire of Craig-Martin’s 60-year career. Presented across the Royal Academy’s Main Galleries, it brings together over 120 important works spanning from the 1960s through to the present day, including sculpture, installation, painting and drawing, as well as newly conceived works for the occasion. www.royalacademy.org.uk

2 – The World of Tim Burton

The Design Museum, London

This major exhibition will invite visitors into the world of Tim Burton through an exploration of his unique aesthetic universe. While most well-known for his cinematic work, this show will display the full extent of his production as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author, as well as exploring some of the key collaborations that helped shape his world. www.designmuseum.org

3 – FX Awards

JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London

Time is almost up to secure your place at this year’s FX Awards! Come celebrate with comedian and host Marcus Brigstoke and FX as we announce the winners of each category as well as showcase the very best design talent in our industry. But hurry, spaces are limited – visit the website to secure your place before it’s too late. Plus the party continues well into the night as we dance to live music and DJ sets! www.fxdesignawards.co.uk

4 – Nike: Form Follows Motion

Vitra­Design Museum, Weil am Rhein, Germany

Drawing of the original swoosh design, carolyn davidson, 1972 © nike inc.

This exhibition in Germany explores Nike’s ­ive-decade ascent from a grassroots start-up to a global phenomenon. The focus is on Nike’s design history: from the company’s beginnings in the 1960s in the US and the design of its famous ‘swoosh’ logo, to iconic products such as Air Max and Flyknit, and current research devoted to future materials and sustainability. www.design-museum.de

5 – LiGHT 24

Business Design Centre, Islington, London

The UK’s trade show dedicated to high-end lighting speci­ication returns, where designers and speci­iers from all areas of the industry will be inspired by the very latest product innovations and launches. See hundreds of exhibiting architectural and decorative lighting brands on display and learn about the latest innovations while networking with leading industry professionals. www.lightexpo.london