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Fashion & style
fromianVisits
3 days 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.
Arts
fromColossal
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
4 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
10 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
11 months 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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