A new exhibition celebrating 30 years of Maggie’s is opening at the V&A Dundee tomorrow
- Andrew Batchelor
- 17 hours ago
- 1 min read
A powerful new exhibition celebrating 30 years of Maggie’s cancer care centres opens at V&A Dundee tomorrow.
Maggie’s: Architecture That Cares explores how thoughtful design and architecture can transform the experience of people facing one of life’s toughest challenges. Over the past three decades, Maggie’s centres have become internationally recognised not only for the support they provide, but also for the remarkable buildings that house them.
Designed by some of the world’s leading architects - including Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Richard Rogers and Norman Foster - every Maggie’s centre shares the same philosophy: to create warm, welcoming spaces where people affected by cancer can find support, comfort and community.
The exhibition brings these ideas to life through architectural models, sketches, photography, interviews and newly commissioned film, alongside personal objects connected to Maggie Keswick Jencks, the Scottish writer and artist whose vision helped shape a completely new approach to cancer care.
Visitors will also discover how each Maggie’s centre is carefully designed to make people feel at home. From the famous kitchen table at the heart of every building to the gardens and natural spaces that surround them, every detail is intended to create an environment that supports wellbeing and connection.
There is also a strong Dundee story within the exhibition, with Maggie’s Dundee highlighting the impact the centre has had locally and the pride the city can take in being part of the Maggie’s network.
The free exhibition opens at V&A Dundee on Friday 6 March and offers a chance to explore how architecture, design and compassion can come together to create spaces that truly cares.
