On a recent overnight in London, we decided to stay just outside of the West End and get around on the tube trains (a chance to visit the new Elizabeth line too). Another great find was the unique Roca Gallery London in Fulham, an incredible water-inspired space which hosts cultural exhibitions and events within the areas of architecture, design and sustainability. When we visited we happened upon “Everything Flows: Zaha Hadid Design”, an exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of this sculptural space including products designed by the award-winning designer, Zaha Hadid.
Described when she was a Student as “a planet in her own orbit”, her legacy is extraordinary and I will definitely visit more of the Zaha Hadid Architects’ projects in the future if I get the chance, starting with the London Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park.
Zaha also painted, whereas I attempt to make acceptable images with a camera. In the Gallery, I was inspired by the sinuous, fluid lines and shapes, the variety in the monochromatic tones and the unique materials and atmospheric lighting.
I hope these images give you a flavour of the space and the quality of just some of the items in the exhibition. I recommend you visit.
The reflections are of Ros and I - not quite Vivian Maier, but we were just having a bit of fun.
All images were taken on the Leica Q2.