The Westminster Reference Library presented "Beyond Human," an exhibition featuring the innovative work of Central Saint Martin's Master of Industrial Design students under the direction of Art and Design studio Burton Nitta. This thought-provoking exhibition offers a glimpse into a world beyond humans and addresses our planet's pressing challenges. On display in the historic Westminster Reference Library, the former home of Sir Isaac Newton, the exhibition promises to inspire and challenge current perspectives.

The exhibition, which began May 24 featured a wide range of artistic expressions, including performance, sound, film and design artefacts. These creations expanded the boundaries of imagination and invited visitors to consider new possibilities for cultural transformation. What makes "Beyond Human" unique is the collaboration between the students and the bioengineers at Imperial College London. Using cutting-edge biomaterials developed through this partnership, the exhibition offered a unique blend of art and science and demonstrated the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Master of Industrial Design students from Central Saint Martins, who was part of the "Beyond Human" exhibition at the Westminster Reference Library, held a remarkable event on June 15. During the event, the students presented their innovative projects and participated in a captivating question-and-answer (Q&A) session with enthusiastic attendees. The work of the six participating students was featured on the Burton Nitta website, which provides a comprehensive overview of their creative ideas and project themes.

"Beyond Human" encourages visitors to think about the current state of our world. By challenging established views, the exhibition aims to increase awareness of the planetary crisis and the need for transformative solutions. Through the power of art and design, the students have crafted a remarkable exhibition that encourages visitors to reimagine the future.

Fatemehsadat Abdollahzadehhosini