“Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style” at London’s Design Museum features over 200 items celebrating swimming since the 1920s. Curated by Amber Butchart, the exhibition explores swimwear design evolution and includes Olympic memorabilia. It runs from March 28 to August 17.
A new exhibition titled “Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style” has opened at London’s Design Museum, featuring over 200 items celebrating swimming culture since the 1920s. Highlights include items ranging from Olympic memorabilia to iconic swimwear. Amber Butchart, the exhibition’s guest curator, stated that it examines swimming’s history through design, categorised into themes from pools and lidos to nature and architecture.
The exhibition showcases historical swimwear, including a 1950s bikini and 1980s Speedo briefs, alongside Pamela Anderson’s famous red “Baywatch” swimsuit. Also featured are swim garments from the 1920s to modern adaptive designs, illustrating the evolution of swimwear.
Athletes’ memorabilia includes the first Olympic solo swimming gold medal won by a British woman and Team GB trunks worn by diver Tom Daley. “Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style” is on display from March 28 to August 17, inviting visitors to explore swimming’s rich heritage.
The “Splash!” exhibition offers a comprehensive look at swimming’s development over a century, highlighting design evolution in swimwear and its cultural significance, with noteworthy items and athlete memorabilia. It invites the public to appreciate the relationship between swimming and design across various environments.
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