Matthew Needham

06/01/2023

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In 2016, I wanted to understand where our household waste actually goes to in the UK. So, I visited a waste facility in Northwest London that turns our black bin waste into energy. 🔥

It was huge and actually quite stunning. I could not believe the movie set I’d walked into before reminding myself that this is our reality.

Feeling more of this vibe in 2023. 💀

04/01/2023

V&A Fashioning Masculinities 💥

First post of 2023! Loved giving this talk at the V&A late 2022. Looking forward to more talks this year. 🔥

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28/10/2022

V&A MUSEUM FRIDAY FORUM: FASHIONING MASCULINITIES 🌏

Very excited to announce that I will be participating in the Friday forum today alongside and !

Using the V&A's major exhibitions as our starting point, the Friday Forums bring together curators, researchers,
designers and makers to break down the latest ideas and innovations in design discourse and use this to
shape how we look at the future.

Tickets can be purchased via the V&A website.

TICKET COST:
Standard - £20
Under 26 - £10
Ticket price includes a drink.

02/09/2022

ESTETHICA PRESENTS: WHAT LIES AHEAD EXHIBITION. ♻️

Getting the train today on my birthday in Prague and heading to Berlin to curate this exciting project.

Launching on Monday as part of and the , I will be curating and art directing ‘What Lies Ahead’ - the first exhibition showcase of the relaunch of in collaboration with and led by and Filippo Ricci. I will also be taking part in a panel discussion for the summit.

Very excited to share images on here, and if anyone is in Berlin next week, please do come along and see! 🌱

#202030

31/07/2022

MY HOME MY BARI 🇧🇩

Another shot from Rahemur Rahman] ’s profound project at Museum of the Home]. So grateful to be asked to curate this!

This exhibition has been curated and produced using repurposed materials from the first iteration of on Brick Lane in 2021.

The exhibition is now live until October 2022 so go and visit!

Creative Director Rahemur Rahman]
Curation by
Assisted by
Graphic Design
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Young Artists
Aishah Siddiqua - .marvy.art.thing
Ruksar Rowza Aziz - .pota.pata
Shumaita Misbahul - .can.simi
Muhammad Umayr Ahmed -
Anisah Tasnim -
Silvia Rana - .sn
Tanjuma Hussain - .h

And a huge thank you to at Museum of the Home] !

22/07/2022

THE BLUE JACKET (WINDOW TANK), 2022
102 x 93.5 cm (40.16 x 36.81 in)

Exposed seam tape and waterproof polyester are suspended between two reclaimed sash windows. Light surrounds the garment in the ‘tank’’, casting a halo. This is a garment so far processed from its natural material origins of oil, yet frequently worn by us on our hikes and rewarding ventures into the wilderness.

Sash windows (sourced in Leicestershire), upcycled Regatta Ltd jacket (labelled 100% polyester, Made in China), recycled label, thread, LED.

21/07/2022

NEWS REPOST from ♻️

“Within the window tanks, discarded items of clothing are displayed – putting them on a literal and figurative pedestal in how they are viewed. To accompany the physical art pieces, Matthew has curated a soundscape and dedicated collection of scents, made in collaboration with creative perfumer Ezra-Lloyd Jackson. It’s these scent denominations that divide the exhibition into its respective parts: burnt window frames, fresh moss, canal water and damp concrete. Together, they immerse the viewer and bring the experience of ‘The Anthropologist’ to life.”

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14/07/2022

GLASS MAGAZINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE ♻️

Very grateful to be included in this line up of 25 UK innovators. On sale now. 🌍


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All clothing and accessories MATTHEW’S OWN

11/07/2022

GLASS MAGAZINE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE ♻️

Very grateful to be included in this line up of 25 UK innovators. On sale now. 🌍


Photographer
Stylist
Groomers using , and
and using for skin and hair
Retouch .retouching
Photography assistant
Styling assistant
Special thanks to
Interview
All clothing and accessories MATTHEW’S OWN

29/06/2022

RÆBURN CONNECTS ☄️

I am excited to announce that I will be joining the for a RÆBURN connects conversation on 7th July! The event will be held at their Marshall Street store in Soho, London. 🌱

We have 10 tickets to offer for anyone who wishes to come. 100% of proceeds from tickets will be donated to . ♻️

DM me if you’re interested, see you there!

23/06/2022

10/06/2022

THE MOSS JUMPER 🌱

Exhibited at during ‘The Anthropologist’ Exhibition.