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

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

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

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.

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Martynov was a graduate of the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, and over the course of his life, taught in different Gymnasia across Moscow, worked as a private tutor and an ...

This past Carers’ Week (June 9-15, 2025), the V&A was proud to shine a light on the invaluable contributions of carers, recognising their vital role for individuals and society. With this year’s theme ...

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 ...

Credits: Polaroid brief history quiz hero - Patrick on Unsplash, Louis Daguerre - GL Archive on Alamy, Baby victorian photography - Kirn Vintage Stock on Alamy, Potions Harry Potter - Jan Ranf on ...

How do you make 1.2 million objects feel discoverable, relevant and inspiring to every visitor — whether they’re searching with purpose or browsing out of curiosity? At the V&A, Explore the ...

Credits: Candlestick, 1770-1774, James Giles, London on Alamy / V&A, Sabrina V&A red shoe - Shoes, 1975, Rayne, England on Alamy / V&A, Sabrina Carpenter V&A coronation cup - James II's Coronation Cup ...

Are you a researcher or practitioner of the musical on stage and screen, interested in working with Overtures: The Bunnett-Muir Musical Theatre Archive and the V&A’s Theatre and Performance ...