The talk will share new findings on the complex provenance of an Akan drum—one of the oldest African-American objects extant ...

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Join costume designer Anna Robbins for a look at how she has recreated and reinterpreted the styles of the period for the ...

Join costume designer Anna Robbins for a look at how she has recreated and reinterpreted the styles of the period for the final instalment of the much-loved series, in advance of its cinematic finale.

Studio pottery refers to ceramics made by individual artist-potters in their own workshops, typically by hand.

From stone-age sandals to sky-high Medieval platforms and soldier-approved Roman boots, shoes have done a lot more than protect our feet! In this whirlwind history lesson, we explore the fascinating, ...

Using URGE Collective’s carbon calculator, among the materials commonly used in temporary exhibition design, we identified acrylic as the most environmentally costly, contributing 31% of the build’s ...

The Wilfred Buckley collection at the V&A comprises over 600 pieces, with more than 500 currently displayed in the glass galleries in Room 131. Encyclopaedic in scope, the collection features numerous ...

Featuring speakers from both China and the UK, the forum will present case studies and host roundtable discussions that explore how local heritage can drive innovation, and how craft intersects with ...

This talk is part of the V&A Academy Lunchtime Lecture Series. No booking is required. Talk Thursday, 20 March 2025 at V&A South Kensington V&A South Kensington Past event +44 (0)20 7942 2000 V&A ...

The V&A is pleased to announce the four winners of the 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography, the third iteration of the museum’s open call prize which identifies, supports and ...

Many of the V&A’s decorative art objects feature Egyptian inspired designs. Yet who would have thought there are also genuine Egyptian artefacts in the collection! V&A’s new exhibition Making Egypt ...