Lovers of the bizarre and brilliant work of Tim Burton: this one’s for you. A huge exhibition dedicated to one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the world will be landing in London later this year. ‘The World of Tim Burton‘ is currently on a decade-long, worldwide tour and will be finishing said tour at London’s Design Museum.
The World Of Time Burton
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just a little bit curious; the exhibition will give you a deep-dive into the artistic creations of Burton, drawing from his personal archives. From Beetlejuice and The Corpse Bride to Wednesday and Edward Scissorhands; you’ll be able to delve right in to the gothic, fantasy worlds he’s created over the course of his career.
The exhibition has been curated by Jenny He in collaboration with Tim Burton and has been especially adapted for the Design Museum by Maria McLintock. As well as exploring his iconic film work, visitors will have the chance to discover some of his lesser-known creations. While you might associate him purely with his cinematic oeuvre – perhaps it was love at first Beetlejuice [1987] or maybe you fell for him on Frankenweenie [2012] – there is plenty more to uncover about his talents as an illustrator, painter, photographer and author.
All drawn from Tim Burton’s personal archive, those who visit the exhibition will be able to gain an insight into the mind-bending creative process. From sketchbooks and storyboards to paintings and photography work; this will be a unique opportunity to get an up-close-and-personal peek into Burton’s perfectly peculiar imagination.
This run in London marks the final stop of the exhibition’s world tour, which has been running for a decade and will be the only chance to see it in the UK. Handily, it comes hot on the heels of the release of the sequel to Beetlejuice, titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is due to hit screens on September 6. It will see Michael Keaton return at the eponymous character as well as Winona Ryder reprising her role in the classic picture. Jenna Ortega, star of the hit Netflix series Wednesday, has also joined the cast for the movie.
The World of Tim Burton will run at the Design Museum from October 25, 2024 – April 21, 2025. Adult tickets start at £19.69, with children’s spots costing £9.85 and concessions/students going for £14.77. Book your spot here!