This September, acclaimed Polish architect, artist and designer Oskar Zieta brings two interconnected installations to the London Design Festival 2025 as part of the UK/Poland Creative Season: the landmark urban sculpture 'Whispers' in the Fleet Street Quarter, and its evolving counterpart 'Echoes of Whispers' at New London Architecture (NLA).  

Oskar Zieta, founder of Zieta Studio, is internationally recognised for his pioneering FiDU technology process which transforms flat steel sheets into three-dimensional, lightweight structures through internal air pressure. His work spans design, engineering and art, challenging perceptions of what metal can do.  

Located in the heart of the Fleet Street Quarter, public artwork 'Whispers' is both sculpture and mirror: reflecting its historic surroundings it symbolises the area's transformation from a district of print to a hub of innovation. Marking the launch of the London Festival of Architecture 2025 the theme of which was Voice, the piece embodies the dialogue between audience, artist and environment. 

Meanwhile, 'Echoes of Whispers' at NLA reveals the dual nature of Zieta's technique, controlled yet unpredictable. Each smaller 'echo' demonstrates how even the slightest shift in pressure or placement can radically change form, visualising Zieta's belief that metal has its own voice. Zieta works across disciplines to explore the intersections of form, material and technology combining design, engineering and art to produce objects that test the limits of metal as a material. 

These two projects form part of the UK/Poland Season 2025 organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Polish Cultural Institute in London, Let's Art Foundation, and On & On Design. The public task was financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition 'Public Diplomacy 2024 – 2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation'.  

The season presents a diverse programme of over 100 multi-artform events in 40 cities in both countries, a cultural bridge invigorating the UK and Poland cultural dialogue to create opportunities for the next generation of creators.  

Exhibition details 

• Whispers - Ludgate Hill, Fleet Street Quarter, London EC4A on view throughout LDF 24 hrs free to attend (13–21 September 2025) London Design Festival — 'Whispers' in the Fleet Street Quarter |https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbSVCp7pbZE 

• Echoes of Whispers - NLA, London Centre, on view until 28 September 2025 | 3 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HY  Echoes of Whispers - Zieta Studio 

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Oskar Zieta  

Oskar Zieta is an artist fascinated with the formal properties of metals, which he transforms into sculptures that play with the senses, often intimidate with their scale and cross the border between what is possible and what is only imagined. In his works, he uses his original method of metal forming, which gives him endless possibilities of manipulating the material, while not depriving it of authenticity and craftsmanship naturality. Born in 1975, is an architect, artist, craftsman and process designer, and the founder of Zieta Studio. He lives and works in Wrocław. He holds a PhD from Eidgenössische Technische

Hochschule in Zurich. Oskar Zięta's works belong to the collections of such museums as the Museum für Gestaltung in Zurich, the Pinakothek in Munich, Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein and the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.  

The UK/Poland Season 2025  

The UK/Poland Season 2025 is a diverse programme of over 100 multi-artform events in 40 cities in both countries. The Season will invigorate the UK-Poland cultural dialogue in addressing global challenges and will open new opportunities for cultural leaders and the next generation of artists.  

Polish Cultural Institute in London  

The Institute focus lies in promoting Polish culture and heritage to the British audiences, as well as developing collaborations and building bridges between key cultural or academic institutions in Poland and the UK. Through nurturing these relationships, providing access to essential cultural resources and supporting through funding, PCI London can successfully showcase the best of Polish art, film, theatre, music, literature, science, and heritage to culturally diverse residents of the UK.  www.instytutpolski.pl  | @polish_culture  

On & On Designs  

On&On Designs connects European creative talents with the UK cultural, retail, and interior architecture sectors, fostering a dialogue on the transformative power of creativity. Using exhibitions and events, they strategically bring design and commerce together to drive meaningful change. Their portfolio includes collaborations with artists such as Oskar Zieta, which began in 2009 with the Young Creative Poland exhibition in London, when Oskar's work was presented.  www.onandondesigns.com  | @onandondesigns  

Lets Art Foundation  

Let's Art Foundation mission is to enhance the skills of those involved in the artistic, cultural, and business sectors, creating a space for learning, growth, and inspiration. By supporting artists, the foundation simultaneously cares for the development of local communities, building bridges between art and everyday life. The foundation also supports international exhibitions, such as showcasing the work of Oskar Zięta at the London Design Festival.  https://designingtomorrow.pl  | @lets_art_fund  

Fleet Street Quarter  

The Fleet Street Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is a 43 hectare area on the western side of the City of London. The Fleet Street Quarter BID aims to enhance the economic vitality and cultural vibrancy of London's historic Fleet Street area by investing in public realm improvements, community initiatives, and business support services. We focus on fostering a thriving, dynamic environment for businesses, visitors, and residents, through collaboration and strategic developments.