ARUP “We were delighted to collaborate with Clare Farrow Studio on Paper Clouds at the Japan Pavilion for London Design Biennale 2025. Clare brings remarkable vision in her approach to curation, providing a robust concept and clear direction for artistic outcome whilst bringing together a diverse collection of artists and designers and giving space for discovery and collaboration. The success of the pavilion owes a great deal to Clare’s leadership and ability to assemble and coordinate a comprehensive network of creatives, sponsors and practitioners.” Ed Elbourne, Lighting Designer, ARUP

Mikimoto “We were delighted to take part in the ‘Paper Clouds’ exhibition. The Biennale theme, ’Surface Reflections’, was perfect for the materiality and radiance of pearls - a beautiful addition to the Washi dress for this architectural space. Washi paper and pearls both have an ethereal beauty. Produced by skilled artisans, they are iconic in Japanese culture and history, showcasing nature’s beauty.” Nicole Chan, Mikimoto, London

Candida Richardson Filmmaker “States of Being was a truly creative collaborative project for me, thanks to Clare’s curatorial skill - she inspired and encouraged the poetic potential of the work through a mutual appreciation of the layering of art forms that go into making a film, a connection through dance, music, photography and architecture.” Candida Richardson, “States of Being”, Short Film with William Bracewell, Principal of The Royal Ballet

London Design Festival at the V&A “We have always found working with Clare Farrow a pleasure and an inspiration. She cleverly curated ‘Memory and Light’ for London Design Festival in 2018 (a piece inspired by the music of Arvo Pärt in the V&A’s Norfolk Music Room) and in 2019 ‘Bamboo Ring’ by Kengo Kuma in the V&A courtyard which was regarded as one of the highlights of the event. People enjoy working with Clare and the outcomes are consistently exceptional.” Jamie Bill, former Group Partnership Director, London Design Festival at the V&A

London Design Biennale at Somerset House “Clare Farrow has the rare ability to be able to work with artists and designers to respond to briefs creatively and originally, whilst also being able to produce to time and budget. Her work on the Japanese Pavilion at the London Design Biennale 2021 was both inspiring and full of integrity. Clare truly was a pleasure to work with, highly professional and extremely organised. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.” Donna Walker, Project Manager, London Design Biennale, Somerset House, 2021

Architecture Foundation “I first met Clare 20 years ago when she was editing and prefacing a book for the celebrated international architect Claudio Silvestrin. She was brilliant at filtering the architect’s philosophy through an artistic lens and interpreting his rarefied and technical language in a thoroughly professional yet completely accessible tone of voice.” Noemí Blager, Architect and Curator, Former Director of the Architecture Foundation

London Music Fund Senior Scholar “I really enjoyed the workshop, as I have never explored traditional Japanese music before. The harmony and spontaneous movements were exciting and new.” Iris, “Paper Clouds” music workshop in Somerset House, 2025