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Aquatics Centre for the London 2012 Olympic Games, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, completed 2011; shown in Legacy mode © Zaha Hadid Architects  British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age Until 12 August  Sponsored by Ernst and Young "The @V_and_A never disappoints. #britishdesign" @MsHGolightly  Celebrating the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games’ to the present day, the exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British design. It tells the story of British design in all its forms, featuring much-loved and iconic objects. Don't miss our major summer exhibition - book now!

Untitled, Giles Deacon and Jeremy Deller  Britain Creates 2012: Fashion + Art Collusion 6 July – 29 July Leading British fashion designers and visual artists collaborate in a ground-breaking series of works commissioned as part of the London 2012 Festival. See the project on display this month in the Museum! Featuring:Giles Deacon + Jeremy Deller Hussein Chalayan + Gavin Turk Jonathan Saunders + Jess Flood Paddock Mary Katrantzou + Mark Titchner Matthew Williamson + Mat Collishaw Nicholas Kirkwood + Simon Periton Paul Smith + Charming Baker Peter Pilotto + Francis Uprichard Stephen Jones + Cerith Wyn  Project conceived by the BFC/Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation Admission free Find out more

Vents, St. Pauls, London, UK 2002 © David Balhuizen  Heatherwick Studio: Designing the Extraordinary Until 30 September  Sponsored by Ernst and Young This is the first major solo exhibition of the work of Heatherwick Studio, one of the most inventive and experimental British design studios practising today. Check out our new Heatherwick video to give you a taste of the exhibition! "This is one of the most #pleasing things I've ever seen: Heatherwick Studio: Designing the Extraordinary @V_and_A" ‏@zoejcraig Part of the London 2012 Festival Book tickets

Silk dress with net apron, S/S 2009, Designed by Roksanda Illincic, Image courtesy of Christopher Moore, Catwalking.com  Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 Until 6 January 2013  Sponsored by Coutts The Porter Gallery "Great to see @V_and_A championing British designers in #ballgowns exhibition" @RebeccaPocock Celebrate the opening of our renovated Fashion gallery with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers. Look out for our BALLGOWN OF THE WEEK on Facebook and Twitter! Book tickets

The Philharmonia Orchestra © Ben Ealovega British Music with the Philharmonia Orchestra Friday 13 July, 19.00-20.45 Evening concert The Philharmonia Orchestra is one of the world’s greatest orchestras. In celebration of our British Design Season, the Orchestra’s Chamber Ensemble will return to the Museum, by special arrangement, for an evening of chamber music highlighting the works of British composers. £20 (including wine reception with musicians) To book please call 020 7942 2277 or emailmembershipevents@vam.ac.uk

Celebrate London at the V&A Shop This summer all eyes will be on London as a fantastic period of sport and excitement ignites the capital. Celebrate with us and our range of limited edition prints by Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious, Peter Blake, and cutting edge contemporary makers as well as fun accents for the home or your clothes, all depicting different aspects of London. Take a different view of London

Nigerian Folk meets Jazz Friday 6 July, 20.00 – 21.30 Live Music in the V&A Café Join us for a concert by Femi Temowo and hear pieces from his latest album ‘Orin Meta’. Guitarist, composer and producer Temowo is renowned for his slick and melodic sound which has earned him a place beside many great musicians and artists. On this occasion he will connect to his West African roots and bring together traditional sounds with elements of jazz. Free, drop-in

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Summer Exhibitions Pieter Hugo, Yakubu Al Hasan, Agbogbloshie Market, Accra, Ghana 2009 © Pieter Hugo The Photographers’ Gallery 13 July – 9 September Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2012, featuring the work of Pieter Hugo, Rinko Kawauchi, John Stezaker and Christopher Williams; and Contemporary Japanese Photobook, a reading room of rare Japanese photobooks to enjoy. www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk  Yoko Ono: TO THE LIGHT Installation view, Yoko Ono: TO THE LIGHT (19 June - 9 September 2012) © 2012 Jerry Hardman-Jones  Serpentine Gallery 19 June – 9 September TO THE LIGHT, a major exhibition of the work of celebrated artist Yoko Ono, reflects upon the enormous impact that she has made on contemporary art, exploring her influential role across a wide range of media. www.serpentinegallery.org

Coming up this month at the V&A

Summer School Try something new or develop your skills on one of our fascinating seminars and workshops throughout July. Create stunning designs using hand stitch, work with inspirational photographers, and learn about fashion greats. Telephone Call, Naomi Ryder  Sir Terence Conran Tuesday 3 July, 19.00-20.00Evening talk Join designer, businessman and restauranteur, Sir Terence Conran as he discusses his inspirational career. £9, £6 concessions