The Missing Thread
Somerset House
The Missing Thread, curated by the Black Orientated Legacy Development Agency (BOLD). Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, The Missing Thread charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich design history. The exhibition examines how the cultural, counter-cultural, political and socio-economic backdrop of the 20th and 21st centuries have shaped the identity of Black style and in turn mainstream fashion culture. Extending far beyond the realm of the catwalk, the exhibition spotlights and contextualises the profound impact of Black creativity through music, photography, art and design.
Beam were invited to work alongside the Black Orientated Legacy Development Agency to create a series of unique spaces to highlight the curated works. From homes, to nailbars and nightclubs we made use of stock lighting as well as hired and purchased fittings to illuminate the works across a series of different styles. These included bespoke showcases for parts of the Royal collection, to large sections of the Joe-Casely Hayford OBE's archive, as well as models, mannequins and photos.
