News | Nelly Ben Hayoun

International Space University nominates Nelly for to be a part of the Adjunct Faculty!

We are delighted to announce the International Space University has nominated Nelly to be part of the Adjunct Faculty! It is interesting to note that all Adjunct Faculty are Isu alumni, with a good distribution over the different areas, a good…

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March 21st 2019, The Collecteurs

Massive Attack, Pussy Riot, Noam Chomsky and more donate unreleased tracks to benefit the University of the Underground

The University of the Underground releases a series of unique records made on X-ray films featuring unreleased songs and audio from artists and thinkers, Massive Attack, Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Alex Somers, Pussy Riot, Noam Chomsky, Nástio Mosquito, Cyborg…

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15th March 2019, London, UK

Creative Review, activism and education, and ‘I am (not) a monster’.

‘I am (not) a monster’ feature in Creative Review! Nelly and Rachel from Cr talk about the effect politics have on education and activism… “I found that it was really difficult for me to try and explain to my students…

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15th March 2019, London, UK

“I Am (Not) A Monster explores politics in society”, feature on Dezeen!

Nelly and Dezeen discuss the latest Nelly Ben Hayoun Studios project, ‘I am (not) a monster’! “Throughout the documentary, the London-based designer impersonates Hannah Arendt – a 20th-century philosopher whose theories explored power and totalitarianism – as she interrogates subjects…

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15th March 2019, London, UK

Latest Nelly Ben Hayoun Studios film, ‘I am (not) a monster’, featured on It’s Nice That!

It’s Nice That feature ‘I am (not) a monster’, Nelly Ben Hayoun Studios latest project. A film embarking on the impossible journey searching for the origins of knowledge to discover how our thinking and actions can render monsters. A most urgent film unravelling…

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21st February 2019, London, UK

‘Essays on the Blurred Edges of the Built Environment’, NBH editorial contribution!

‘Dreaming with Open Eyes: What to Look for in Future Leaders’, words by Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun for Inspiration/Provocation publication, titled ‘Essays on the Blurred Edges of the Built Environment’. “In 2017, I helped found a tuition-free university to explore…

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20th February 2019, Sydney, Australia

Feature in The Sydney Morning Herald!

“The ‘Willy Wonka’ of design says we need to rethink our workplaces”. For the first Worktech conference run by Unwired, Nelly was interviewed by The Sydney Morning Herald! Worktech is a series of talks designed to inspire the future of…

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25th February 2019, International Space University, France

Extraterrestrial Gardening!

Nelly Ben Hayoun is to run a one day workshop with Ma students at the International Space University, Strasbourg, France on Extraterrestrial Gardening, this workshop investigates the mechanics of experiential practice in space missions as a creative framework for space education and outreach.…

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June 2019, London, UK

Nelly at House of Saint Barnabas, June 2019

We are delighted to announce next June, Nelly will participate in the cultural program at the House of Saint Barnabas. We will announce more soon, so for now, you can check out what’s in store for the rest of 2018 at…

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7th April 2019, Savannah, USA

Visiting professor at The Savannah College of Art and Design

We are thrilled to announce Nelly will be taking a trip to The Savannah College of Art and Design. On April 7th 2019, Nelly will give a lecture followed by a Q&A which will be moderated by one of the students at…

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5-7th March 2019, Singapore, Singapore

Don’t miss Nelly in Singapore for Wallpaper* Brainstorm event!

On the 7th March 2019, 11:55 am, Nelly will be taking a trip to Singapore for Wallpaper* Brainstorm Design! Brainstorm is an event to help some of the worlds leading companies to harness the power of great design. Nelly will be giving…

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20-21 February 2019, Sydney, Australia

Nelly en route Australia for the first WorkTech talk

In the coming month, Nelly will be going down under, for WorkTech talk series. Taking place in Sydney, on the 20th Feb and 21st Feb 2019. Nelly will present to Sydney’s workforce about the future of work. The forums are for all those involved in…

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7th February 2019, London, UK

‘Modifying power structures from within’, Design As Learning: A School Of Schools Reader journal entry.

Don’t miss out on reading Nelly’s contribution to Design As Learning: A School Of Schools. A provocation on ‘Modifying Power Structures From Within’, ‘Design as Learning’ is the correspondent publication to the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial, A School of Schools. The publication asks:…

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11th - 16th February 2019, Madrid, Spain

Matadero Madrid, ‘TALLER MUTANTE’ workshop- an exploration into extraterrestrial gardening.

The whispering muse and the worms of hell. Experiments on extraterrestrial gardening. A workshop lead by Cyborgs Moon Ribas and Neil Harbisson, Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces and Nelly Ben Hayoun, as part of ‘Taller Mutante’, a week of investigating extraterrestrial…

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9th January 2019, London, U.K

Nelly announced as judge for Dezeen Awards!

The annual Dezeen Awards are back, and on the occasion, we are thrilled to announce Nelly’s participation as a judge, alongside 75 leading figures from the architecture and design world. Dezeen Awards identifies the world’s best architecture, interiors and design,…

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30th January 2019, London, UK

Nelly and the Doppelgängers in ICON Magazine

Nelly has been featured in this months Icon magazine, issue 189: on mess, maximalism and creativity! Nelly and Priya (chief editor of Icon) chatted about the adventures of the Doppelgängers and the International Space Orchestra. Don’t miss out on getting your copy!…

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24 January 2019, Amsterdam, Holland

Nelly at WeTransfer

Long term friend and collaborators, WeTransfer, invited Nelly to their all-hands meetings give an inspirational talk about purpose and creative thinking at WeTransfers headquarters in Amsterdam. WeTransfer president, Damian Bradfield, sits on the advisory board at the University of the…

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13th - 16th February 2019, Madrid, Spain

Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun on the Advisory Board at Madrid Design Festival

Nelly is announced as part of the Advisory Board for 2019 Madrid Design Festival! In February 2019, Madrid will become a honeypot of creativity. The city streets will burst with exhibitions, installations, workshops, conferences, and great design professionals. Madrid Design Festival…

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12th December 2019, Spain

University of the Underground featured in El País, ICON Magazine

The University of the Underground has been featured in Icon magazine, the publication of design, interior design and architecture of El PaÍS. The article, entitled “Bienvenidos ala Escuela de la Disidencia”, meaning ‘Welcome to the School of Dissidence’, was written by…

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17th January 2019, London, UK

Visit to Information Experience Design Department, RCA!

Back to the mothership! Earlier in the year, Nelly gave a talk at the Royal College of Art to the Information Experience design department. Information Experience Design (Ied) department asks students to design experiences to communicate information, creating installations and interventions…

15th March 2019, Strasbourg, France

March 21st 2019, The Collecteurs

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