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ClothShop by Christopher Farr Cloth presents Illuminating Worlds: Light as Storytelling for London Craft Week.

A collaborative exhibition showcasing a series of one-off hand-crafted lampshades that reimagine the surface as a site for storytelling, where light reveals colour and narrative. Created in collaboration with leading contemporary artists and makers, each piece brings a distinct visual language, forming a body of work that sits between art and design. Paired with handcrafted bases by master makers, the works will be on view at the Christopher Farr Cloth showroom and available to acquire, with proceeds supporting Bridges for Communities.

Featuring lampshades by Alvaro Picardo; Freya Marton of Black Lion Workshops; Rory Hutton; Eliza Downes; Tony Green; Natasha Hulse; Olaf Hajek; Alice Kettle; and EBO Studio, with bases by Annie Strachan; Nicola Tassie; Cahoots Workshops; 1690 Ceramics; Porta Romana; and Freya Marton of Black Lion Workshops.

Monday 11 May – Opening Night Drinks & Exhibition Unveiling
Christopher Farr Cloth Creative Director Michal Silver hosts an opening night drinks reception at her Chelsea home to unveil the exhibition. The evening includes Contemporary Hands, Living Traditions, a panel discussion with Alvaro Picardo, Freya Marton of Black Lion Workshops, and Michal Silver. RSVP: marketing@christopherfarrcloth.com

Gunter Hall, Gunter Grove, London SW10 0LW

Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 May – Illuminating Worlds: Lights as Storytelling Exhibition
Only on display during LCW at the Christopher Farr Cloth showroom.

Wednesday 13 May – Alvaro Picardo Lampshade Painting Workshop
Join Alvaro Picardo at the Christopher Farr Cloth showroom for a hand-painted lampshade workshop. Take home your own bespoke piece paired with a handmade lamp base, donated by Sammy’s Foundation.