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Eksplaw presents - Forestalgia: Interior worlds of Emmanuel Lawal

Talk / Panel

Partner Programme

20 Sept 2025

Digital, Industrial & Product Design, Interiors & Furniture, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Education

20 Sept19:00—21:30

In Person

Free, no ticket required

2 Chesham Hotel

Belgravia

London

SW1X 8DT

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— 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