Non-Profit

1971 Design Space

A multi-functional space to exhibit, display and discuss all forms of contemporary design.

Flag Pole, The Flag Island, Sharjah, UAE

1971 Design Space is multi-purpose design space and platform acting as a regional and international hub for contemporary design. The space hosts exhibitions and discussions on all form of contemporary design and works closely with local designers, architects, schools and universities to bring design to a wider public.

Contacts & Details
OPENING TIMES:
Sat – Thu 10am – 9pm; Fri 2pm – 9pm
ADMISSION:
Free
T: +971 6 528 4644
M: info@1971design.ae
W: 1971 Design Space

ADDRESS
Flag Pole, The Flag Island, Sharjah, UAE

ESTABLISHED
2015
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Past Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Modu Method and Layth Mahdi: The Path
An exhibition offering a special experience in which the visitor is invited to explore the designs of Modu Method and Layth Mahdi in an interactive environment.
16 Dec 2021 - 30 Mar 2022
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Desert Cast
A project by three Kuwait-based designers
07 Nov 2020 - 27 Mar 2021
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Michael Rice: Geo
1971 Design Space presents a solo show by Irish ceramist Michael Rice: “Geo”. Rice specialises...
23 Feb 2019 - 10 Aug 2019
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Remade
1971 Design Space in collaboration with L&B Gallery presents an exhibition that proposes to create...
17 Mar 2018 - 30 Jun 2018
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Design House 2017: Change, Coordinates + Someone Else
1971 Design Space presents “Design House 2017: Change, Coordinates + Someone Else”, an exhibition,...
08 Mar 2017 - 27 May 2017
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Design House 2016: Change, Coordinates + Someone Else
“Design House 2016” at 1971 Design Space asks difficult questions about the city of Sharjah and...
10 Dec 2016 - 25 Mar 2017
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Test Bed ’71
This exhibition, will showcase the space’s collection since its inauguration in 2015, and will survey...
03 Oct 2016 - 12 Nov 2016
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
Once Upon Design: New Routes for Arabian Heritage
What happens when the makers of today collaborate and experiment with elements of tangible and intangible...
02 Mar 2016 - 02 Jul 2016
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions
De.Fash.Struction
The exhibition De.Fash.Struction explores ways of documenting the United Arab Emirates’ rich cultural...
07 Oct 2015 - 26 Dec 2015
1971 Design Space
Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
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