The world's first permanent institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating youth culture as a defining force in modern history opens in London on Saturday (June 20th).
The Museum of Youth Culture will welcome members of the public daily, visitors can explore photography, fashion, music, objects, ephemera and personal stories that document how generations of young people have shaped society through creativity, style, activism and self-expression..
Founded in 1997 by Jon Swinstead, with Jamie Brett joining in 2012, the Museum of Youth Culture began life as a grassroots effort to preserve photographs, flyers and stories before they disappeared.
What started as a simple archive grew through community contribution into a nationally recognised collection, culminating in the opening of a permanent museum almost three decades later.
Alongside its permanent collection, the museum will host a year-round programme of workshops, talks, exhibitions, presentations and special events, while continuing its work with young people through dedicated education and community initiatives.
For the opening, iconic illustrator Mark Wigan has created bespoke murals inspired by decades of British youth culture.
Acclaimed audiovisual artist and Notting Hill Carnival Chairperson Linett Kamala has designed a custom-built soundsystem installation for the main gallery.
Artist Katie Town has created a foosball table populated by characters inspired by youth subcultures from across the decades
Independent music institution Rough Trade has collaborated with the museum to offer a curated selection of vinyl featuring titles spanning 80 years of music, celebrating the scenes, sounds and stories that have defined youth culture across generations.
The Museum of Youth Culture will welcome members of the public daily, visitors can explore photography, fashion, music, objects, ephemera and personal stories that document how generations of young people have shaped society through creativity, style, activism and self-expression..
Founded in 1997 by Jon Swinstead, with Jamie Brett joining in 2012, the Museum of Youth Culture began life as a grassroots effort to preserve photographs, flyers and stories before they disappeared.
What started as a simple archive grew through community contribution into a nationally recognised collection, culminating in the opening of a permanent museum almost three decades later.
Alongside its permanent collection, the museum will host a year-round programme of workshops, talks, exhibitions, presentations and special events, while continuing its work with young people through dedicated education and community initiatives.
For the opening, iconic illustrator Mark Wigan has created bespoke murals inspired by decades of British youth culture.
Acclaimed audiovisual artist and Notting Hill Carnival Chairperson Linett Kamala has designed a custom-built soundsystem installation for the main gallery.
Artist Katie Town has created a foosball table populated by characters inspired by youth subcultures from across the decades
Independent music institution Rough Trade has collaborated with the museum to offer a curated selection of vinyl featuring titles spanning 80 years of music, celebrating the scenes, sounds and stories that have defined youth culture across generations.
