Ever Feel Like...An evening with MURUGIAH
2 July 2026
Hear from illustrator, artist and designer MURUGIAH as he reflects on his first solo exhibition with Matt Alagiah.
MURUGIAH first trained in architecture before pivoting his creative path to illustration, establishing a multi-disciplinary practise spanning painting, public sculpture, film poster and book cover commissions, and more. Known globally for his kaleidoscope visual world, his first solo exhibition showcases commercial work alongside his personal practice, with newly created paintings, sculptures and an installation on display.
In this talk, find out about the personal narratives that lie behind the works as MURUGIAH shares insights into his creative journey, his working process, the importance of developing an authentic artistic practice and a reflection on the illustration industry today, in conversation with journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of It’s Nice That, Matt Alagiah. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.
Join us in the café from 6PM to grab a complimentary drink from our sponsors El Rayo Tequila before the talk starts.
This conversation accompanies MURUGIAH: Ever Feel Like…(opens in new window), on display in our Engine House Galleries from 5 June until 31 August 2026.
Matt Alagiah is a magazine editor and writer based in London. From 2018 to 2024, he was editor-in-chief of It's Nice That, one of the world's leading publications for the design and creative industries. Before that, he worked for Monocle magazine. Nowadays, Matt writes about design and other topics for The Observer Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and a variety of other publications.
Join in person at Quentin Blake Centre, or online via livestream. Please select ‘online ticket’ at checkout to join the talk remotely.
Make sure to get down to the event at 6PM when the doors open to have the chance to grab a drink from our sponsors El Rayo Tequila.
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