upcoming talks

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The life and work of poster designer, Abram Games​

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Sun 10 May 2026 ​​

 

Organised by the Hackney History Festival 

 

Raised in Hackney, Abram Games was one of 20th century Britain’s most innovative and important graphic designers. He produced some of Britain’s most enduring images which are now a fascinating record of social history.
 
 

12.00 pm -12.50 pm 

Sutton House

2 & 4 Homerton High St, E9 6JQ

​https://hackneyhistoryfestival.org

 

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Abram Games & Robert Goodden: Designs for the Festival of Britain by Naomi Games and Henrietta Goodden​

 

Wed 24 June 2026​

 

Henrietta's talk will centre around the origins, concept and design of the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion, and its relevance to the South Bank site and its festival buildings. 

 

Naomi will show her father’s designs and progressive sketches for the Festival of Britain emblem and will explain his working process and the birth of the symbol.

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Online talk : 6pm 

 

https://gordonrusselldesignmuseum.shop/products/online-talk-ticket-abram-games-robert-goodden-designs-for-the-festival-of-britain-by-naomi-games-and-henrietta-gooden-24th-june-2026-6pm