Inaugurating a vast new subterranean exhibition space at Ladbroke Hall, Dissent foregrounds the alternative perspectives on space, material and craftsmanship that form the foundation of Carpenters. Marking an evolution in the ecosystem of Ladbroke Hall, Carpenters’ London home since 2023, this show explores dissenting attitudes to form and functionality through works that showcase the oftentimes rebellious and unconventional creative visions shaping contemporary design.
Spanish artist Nacho Carbonell regards objects as living organisms capable of emotion and surprise. Inspired by a desert landscape, Dune Cabinet conjures a topographic depiction of land formations, while its exterior resembles the bark of a tree. The viewer interacts with the work by opening its doors to see the subtle yet functional interior, which features different surfaces on which objects can be placed. A pioneer of the American Art Furniture movement, Wendell Castle was known for his organic approach to sculpture. His seating sculpture Suspended Disbelief is crafted in stained ash wood and features tapering spires that counterbalance a long tabletop.