Join Head of Exhibitions Dennis Nothdruft as he explores how Orla Kiely became one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful designers in this illustrated online talk. 

Through this online talk, Dennis will reflect upon the exhibition Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern which was originally held at the museum in 2018. Featuring over 150 patterns and products, as well as collaborations with photographers, film directors and architects, the exhibition emphasised the role of ornament and colour in our everyday lives.  

He will discuss how the trademark ‘Stem’ graphic, created in the 1990s, has evolved to feature on everything from mugs and dresses to notebooks and even cars, plus prototypes for her early signature bags and the evolution of the iconic ‘Pear’ and ‘Flower’ designs. Discover how Orla’s instantly recognisable graphic patterns have enthralled a global audience to the rhythms and repeats of her designs. 

This is a recording of the online event, Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern, which originally took place on Friday 16 July 2021 via Microsoft Teams.

All our online events are recorded via Microsoft Teams and last around 75 minutes. Once you have completed your purchase, you will receive an order confirmation, followed by an email containing a unique link to stream this recording via YouTube. Please allow 1 hour for the email containing your unique link to arrive. Your Event On Demand will be available to stream for 3 months from the date of your purchase.