October 26, 2026
A London story unfolds...
At first glance, a map, a room or a garden might tell one story. Look a little closer, and another begins to emerge.
Throughout The London Collection, Kristjana brings together curious characters, unexpected references and intricate details, creating worlds that reveal a little more with every look.
THE MAPS OF LONDON
Two original three-dimensional maps bring London to life through layers of architecture, characters and hidden discoveries.
Familiar landmarks sit alongside unexpected details, transforming the city into a richly layered world to explore. Look closely, and you might find that the most interesting stories are tucked away in the smallest corners.
An owl in a jewelled purple headdress presides over a decorated cake, while a fox and an antelope wear extravagant flourishes of pink, turquoise and violet. Around them, London’s citizens take curious forms: a bird carries a pocket watch in its beak, a squirrel travels with a floral ornament on its back, and an animal-headed coachman holds the reins of a horse. A blue top hat, stacked suitcases and a tiny sailing ship suggest lives and journeys unfolding across the city.
Set against a historical map of London, the Thames winds between these encounters. Fish gather on Billingsgate’s weighing scales, Truman’s chimney rises beside an elaborate teapot and stacked cups, and a dragon carries the City of London’s name. Golden bells hang overhead; winged lemons and striped balloons float among birds, butterflies and oversized flowers.
Layers of hand-cut imagery turn the roundel into a small theatrical world, where London’s trade, wildlife, ceremony and everyday rituals mingle. Each citizen has its own finery, possessions and apparent business to attend to, leaving the viewer to discover the stories between them.
ROOMS OF THE IMAGINATION
Inspired by the surrealist imagination of Dorothea Tanning and Salvador Dalí, these intricate room prints bring together bold decorative details, unexpected juxtapositions and curious objects.
Each room feels like a world of its own, somewhere between the familiar and the fantastical, where every corner holds another detail waiting to be discovered.
the secret gardens
In the Secret Garden prints, nature becomes a world of its own. Lush foliage, curious creatures and carefully composed details come together in intricate scenes that invite the eye to wander.
Look beyond the first impression, and the garden begins to reveal its own little stories.
Six works, each with its own character, and countless details to discover.
The London Collection arrives TOMORROW
Tuesday 27 October · 7pm GMT