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

Join Dr Alexandra Loske for a captivating exploration of one of Britain’s most fantastical and sensuous architectural creations: the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

V&A Members receive a great range of benefits at the museum. V&A Members enjoy access to a range of events both online and in the museum, including previews and Members-only views of our award-winning ...

If you love to talk to others, share in collective listening, want to see your life factually represented and acknowledged in history, and you like objects, storytelling, enjoy dancing, and networking ...

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

News, articles and stories from the V&A. Ceramics has been an important part of Stoke’s heritage, but our museum shows that it’s part of the area’s creative future too.

Digital Design Weekend will return on 19, 20 and 21 September 2025. This 2024 edition of the festival gathered 25 exhibitors for a weekend of free workshops, interactive installations and ...

Tatreez is the Arabic word for the elaborate hand embroidery found on Palestinian dress.Renowned for its beauty and complexity, tatreez is characterised by remarkable regional diversity.In the late ...

Lolita fashion emerged in Japan during the 1990s as a radical form of street style born out of the Japanese taste for Hello Kitty cuteness. Although the term 'Lolita' has sexual connotations in ...

The original contemporary late night event. Friday Late celebrates all aspects of contemporary visual culture and design in society, bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and ...

Are you looking for an iconic, atmospheric and unique location for your special event? Find out about hiring V&A South Kensington or Young V&A in Bethnal Green for events, weddings and parties. Our ...

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