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Renovation
fromianVisits
4 days ago

V&A's Fashion Gallery reopening slips to 2028 as it closes South Asia gallery for refurbishment

The V&A Museum is refurbishing the South Asia galleries and has delayed the Fashion Gallery's reopening to Autumn 2028.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

Can the V&A's New Museum Fulfill Its Democratic Promise?

V&A East in Stratford presents art and design in a community-focused, human-scale environment, contrasting with the institution's traditional architecture.
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Fashion & style
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Schiaparelli at the V&A: the designer you've probably not heard of

Elsa Schiaparelli, a pioneering fashion designer, is celebrated for her innovative designs and influence in the fashion world, particularly between the two world wars.
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London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

First look inside the new V&A East Museum

A new architecturally distinctive V&A building in East London features a sculptural design inspired by fashion and Japanese concepts of space.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Is Chinese Censorship Reaching Inside Britain's Museums? | Artnet News

London's V&A museum altered exhibition catalogues due to Chinese censorship, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.K. cultural institutions.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

London's V&A launches webpage exploring provenance of its objects

The new webpage, entitled 'How have objects come to be in the V&A?', points out that for some objects, their journeys have involved known histories of violence, coercion or injustice, while for others there remains uncertainty over exactly how they came to be here.
Arts
Arts
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

From thoroughfare to treasure trove: V&A quietly unveils revamped Gilbert Galleries

The V&A Museum has transformed the Gilbert Collection gallery into a larger, engaging space that highlights its unique and eclectic objects.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

You'll Need a Magnifying Glass to Read Some of the World's Smallest Books at the V&A

Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle contains nearly 600 miniature books designed by leading craftspeople, representing a remarkable collection of scaled literary works from the early 20th century.
Photography
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Four free exhibitions at the V&A South Kensington

The V&A hosts numerous small free exhibitions throughout the building, ranging from single display cases to multi-room displays alongside paid temporary shows.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

first-ever youtube video acquired by V&A for collection of contemporary design artifacts

The V&A's redesigned Design 1900 - Now galleries reframe contemporary design to include pop-cultural artifacts like early YouTube pages alongside fashion, product, and political objects.
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Design
fromianVisits
5 months ago

Tiles, Training, and Taste: The Victorian vision behind the V&A's ceramic staircase

The V&A's ceramic staircase was purpose-built in the 1860s, largely original after restorations, and showcases design training, Della Robbia ceramics, and Minton production.
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fromLondon On The Inside
9 months ago

A Major Schiaparelli Exhibition Is Coming to the V&A

"Elsa Schiaparelli's fearless imagination and radical vision redefined the boundaries between fashion and art. This exhibition celebrates her enduring influence through iconic collaborations with 20th-century masters and a pioneering fusion of creativity and commerce."
Fashion & style
London food
fromianVisits
10 months ago

From tactile paving to white canes: How activism shaped everyday accessibility

The V&A Museum's exhibition challenges perceptions of everyday objects, focusing on their accessibility for people with disabilities.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The Guardian view on a new era for museums: letting the public take control | Editorial

The V&A Storehouse transforms art storage into a public attraction, enhancing visitor engagement and access to underrepresented museum collections.
fromianVisits
11 months ago

Gothic Revival - Pugin's early sketches go on display at the V&A

If you're a fan of the Gothic Revival, this is a wonderful chance to see the original drawings that inspired some of the country's richest decorated buildings.
Renovation
London music
fromTime Out London
1 year ago

The V&A is planning a display about London's lost music venues - and it needs your help

The V&A is seeking contributions for a groundbreaking exhibition on London's lost music venues, showcasing their cultural significance.
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