RESONANT MATTER
LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION, 2026

Curated and produced by Caroline Stevenson, Luke Turk and Asha Hall-Jones

3D Design: Luke Turk
Graphic Design: Studio Koseda
Graphics Production: FLIP Creative
AV: Kitmapper
Installation: Amar Sall, Billy Stanley, Joe Chalmers, Liam Evans, Matt Carter, Mike Parish, Nat Dencfield, Nick Oakes, Perce Jerrom, Will Kendrick


Resonant Matter explores the spaces and scenes through which sound, fashion and collective cultures take shape across London. Through archival storytelling and immersive installations, the exhibition traces the underground networks – from pirate radio stations and street protest to sound system cultures and club nights – where different aesthetic codes are shared, adapted and performed, producing distinctive forms of style, music and cultural expression. By tuning in to these practices, Resonant Matter considers how sound and fashion move together, shaping identities, solidarities and moments of collective resonance across the city.

Resonant Matter forms part of The Music is Black Festival, an East Bank‑wide programme of events, performances and displays taking place this spring and summer across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, to celebrate the V&A East Museum’s inaugural exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story.


Resonant Matter features:  

Diego Benalcazar and Rachael Finney (Creative Research in Sound Arts Practice) 
Deosil and Widdershin
Jason Jules
Sir Collins Archive
Tim and Barry


Image Credit: Resonant Matter, Installation view, London College of Fashion, UAL, Photo: Jack Morgan

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