Accidents Will Happen: Creative Salvage, 1981-1991

13th January - 12th February, 2022

Friedman Benda, New York, NY

In January 2022, Friedman Benda in New York is presenting its annual guest-curated exhibition, 'Accidents Will Happen: Creative Salvage, 1981-1991', showcasing key works from an influential period of British design that exploded out of 1980s London. The exhibition, curated by Gareth Williams, features work by Tom Dixon. Learn more here.

Watch Tom Dixon in conversation with Gareth Williams. Discussing Tom's evolution from music to design, the characters and settings of 1980s London, and the legacy of Creative Salvage today.

Space Age Chair, 1987-1988

Skeleton Chair, 1985

Camoflague Table, 1987

Executive Chair, 1984

Pylon Mirror, 1989

Photography: Friedman Benda and Daniel Kukla