Eksplaw presents - Forestalgia: Interior worlds of Emmanuel Lawal
EKSPLAW
Partner Programme
20 Sept
Digital, Education, Interiors & Furniture, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Industrial & Product Design
13-21 September 2025
A conversational Q&A with Emmanuel, followed by a premier screening of short visual teaser trailer featuring Emmanuel Lawal founder of Forestalgia,
Discover the visionary world of interior designer Emmanuel Lawal in the captivating short visual documentary produced by Eksplaw which will be released in 2026. The trailer delves into the emotional and aesthetic layers behind his creative practice.
Blending design, memory, and poetic storytelling, this offers an intimate look into Lawal’s interior world, where lived experience and artistic expression shape the designs he creates.
After the screening of the trailer they'll be a live conversational Q&A with Emmanuel Lawal, diving deeper into his inspirations, process, design philosophy and the making of Forestalgia's Modular 001.
Before the night unfolds, guests will be gently immersed in a poetic prelude of verse and blissful soundscapes inspired by design performed by Aicha Therese & Milly Chan— setting a contemplative tone for an evening devoted to celebrating artistic expression, design & Innovation
Emmanuel Lawal is constantly driving innovation, as a DJ, Entrepreneur & Founder of design studio Forestalgia. With every piece and project, Emmanuel Lawal transcends the boundaries of creativity. His vision is as powerful as it is infinite
Lawal was celebrated by the Design Council through its newly announced 25 for 2025 Planet Trailblazers, a group of creatives recognised for redefining their industries through sustainable and socially engaged design
Described by the magazine, Gentleman's Journal as "one of London’s brightest artists,"
In recognition of his influence and vision, Emmanuel Lawal was also appointed on the Frieze Connect Committee — an esteemed group of global thought leaders advancing dialogue across art, design, and culture.
Attendance is by invite, RSVP available for press, Eksplaw Members & LDF Partners

















