Fringe Events

Modernism, Inc: The Eliot Noyes Design Story

Mid-century architect and designer Eliot Noyes built the design programs for some of America's most powerful postwar corporations. The film weaves Noyes' story with the broader context of corporate America's embrace of Modernism during the period of postwar economic expansion and culminates in the backlash against Noyes and his generation during the countercultural upheaval of the Vietnam era. The life and work of Eliot Noyes is a vehicle to explore the intersection of postwar business, technology and design -- a story that continues to resonate in the contemporary context.

Entry included within your All Flows pass.

Andy Warhol: Portrait of America - Exhibition Access

Wednesday 14 May - Saturday 17 May @ MK Gallery

In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, MK Gallery (our venue for 2025) is delighted to present Andy Warhol: Portrait of America.

We are excited to announce, that as part of your All Flows ticket you will have access to the exhibition.

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a leading figure in American Pop art. This exhibition of works from the 1950s – 80s includes early drawings, painted-silkscreens and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself, feature alongside icons of American consumerism as well as symbols of the artists fascination with mortality: guns, skulls and war.

Orchestra of Chaos, with Maël Hénaff

19:00, Thursday 15 May @ Cafe, MK Gallery

Orchestra of Chaos first took place in February 2025 at Store Projects, London. Organised by Maël Hénaff (course leader, MA Material Futures at Central Saint Martins), participants were guided to use computing and coding, woodwork and metalwork to design, programme and build their own musical instruments. For All Flows, Mael will present a special performance utilising these one of a kind instruments as part of our opening party.

Opening Party, with DJs Joe Jarvis, Micky Hack & Richard Harrison

19:30, Thursday 15 May @ Cafe, MK Gallery

Paperback Ice breaker anyone?

Thursday & Friday in the All Flows Festival Hub

The All Flows x Makilo Book Exchange is back for a second year. Rather than merch, our community partner Makilo provides attendees with a second-hand book in the hope that sharing and swapping titles might be an easy way to start conversations with unfamiliar faces. This year, there's even a physical library where you can check out the whole directory and let others know you're up for a swap.

https://allflows.live/paperbac...

Milton Keynes Mooch

11:00 - 16:00, Saturday 17 May

Please Note: Booking is required as this event is ticketed and organised by the modernist ↗

Meet at 11.00am outside Milton Keynes Central Station. Finishing at 4.00pm.

Come along on a full day of mooching around one of the country's newest new towns.

A morning around the central area, followed by an afternoon around various housing developments.

Beginning with the glorious glass and steel boxes of the train and bus stations.

Skating in the steps of Sir Cliff, through the shopping area, and exploring all four points of The Point.

Taking a look at the MK gallery - where you may choose to pay into the Warhol show.

Breaking for lunch then mooch around the surrounding housing.

This a longer tour than normal so there is a slightly higher ticket price.

£17 Full Price
£15 Concession

NB: this is an outdoor event and is at the mercy of the weather, please dress accordingly, and take extra care with road traffic and all those other on street hazards!

Bletchley Park—All Flows Special 50% Discount

9:30 - 17:00, Wednesday 14 May - Saturday 17 May @ Bletchley Park

Just show your All Flows pass at the Bletchley Park box office to obtain the 50% discount.