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From Feb 7: A Life in Pattern - Orla Kiely. Twenty years of work by the globally celebrated Irish designer. Her Irish environment has informed her creative work
since she was a student of textile design in Dublin (1980-84). She is the designer of the iconic 'Stem'
pattern that first appeared in 2000 – a year after she had set up a dedicated design studio – her distinctive patterns now appear on ready-to-wear, fragrance bottles, watches, jewellery, shoes, homewares, wallpapers, and more. Curators: Mary Schoeser, Dennis Nothdruft. Design Concept: Orla Kiely OBE and James Hatt. Exhibitions and touring manager: Marta
Martin Soriano. Conservation and collections coordinator: Rosie Luck Exhibition. Design: Beth Ojari