Chatsworth has always been a centre for creativity, with successive generations of the Devonshire family commissioning art and design contemporary to their times.
‘Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth’ reflects on that history and introduces new works to the house and garden, continuing this legacy into the present day.
Co-curated with writer, historian and curator, Glenn Adamson, the exhibition places original works in direct relationship to the historic design at Chatsworth, creating unexpected connections with the house’s architecture, interiors, furniture, ceramics, as well as its essential materials of glass, stone, wood, and light.
The sixteen international artists and designers featured in the exhibition are: Ini Archibong, Michael Anastassiades, Wendell Castle, Andile Dyalvane, Ndidi Ekubia, Najla El Zein, Formafantasma, Joris Laarman, Max Lamb, Fernando Laposse, Jay Sae Jung Oh, Samuel Ross, Chris Schanck, Ettore Sottsass, Faye Toogood, and Joseph Walsh.
Learn more about the artists and artworks on display in Mirror Mirror.
Tickets
Access to the exhibition is included with all house and garden, and house, garden and farmyard tickets for visits between 18 March - 1 October 2023.
The artworks are on display throughout the house at various points on the visitor route.
Works by three artists are on display in the garden and are accessible with all garden tickets for visits between 18 March - 1 October 2023.
Learn more
A guide to the artists and works
Find out more about the artists and works featured in Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth.
Visitors guide to Mirror Mirror
A helpful guide for those on-site at Chatsworth visiting the exhibition in the house and garden
Mirror Mirror curator tour
Wednesday 6 September
Join us for a special opportunity to take a deep dive into the exhibition with one of the Chatsworth curators, Alex Hodby or Sash Giles, or exhibition co-curator Glenn Adamson.
Hands on children's activities
Children visiting the house and garden have the opportunity to learn about and handle examples of fossils and minerals, as well as unusual materials used to create some of the artworks on display.
Make a stay of it
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our country cottages, shepherd's huts, hotels, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and the Peak District has to offer. Find out more.
All works courtesy Friedman Benda, New York, and the artists; apart from works by Max Lamb and Jay Sae Jung Oh courtesy of the artists and Salon 94 Design, New York; and Ndidi Ekubia courtesy of Adrian Sassoon, London.
Joseph Walsh works, Joris Laarman Maker Bench (Hexagon), and historic works are from the Devonshire Collections.
Mirror Mirror is produced in collaboration with Friedman Benda with support from Salon 94 Design and Adrian Sassoon. The exhibition is co-curated by Glenn Adamson, previously Director of the Museum of Arts and Design, New York, and Head of Research at the V&A, London.
Our official media partner is Dezeen. Our headline arts sponsor is Sotheby’s.
All imagery copyright of Chatsworth House Trust/ Devonshire Collections
