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

Treat yourself or a loved one with the gift of Membership: enjoy free access to all exhibitions, access to our Members’ Room, priority booking to evening talks, and much more.

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.

A Brief History of Polaroids is a fast-paced, fun look at how instant photography changed the way we capture the world. From early chemical experiments and 20 minute exposures, to the invention of the ...

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 ...

To provide opportunities for early-career training for PhD students, the V&A has made available a range of doctoral placements based in collections departments, archives, the National Art Library, ...

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 ...

We live in a world where what we think of as our reality is constantly shifting, being contested and reimagined. Versions of narratives are increasingly shaped by data through our smartphones, AI and ...

I see them gentrify the ends, demolish the blocks And then televised events, you can watch from your spot Hard to recognize my friend when he forgot who he was I said, “How can I depend on any plot ...

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 ...