Tuesday 4 August 2015

Victoria and Albert Museum - August Events at the V&A

YOU KNOW YOU CANNOT SEE YOURSELF SO WELL AS BY REFLECTION
The John Madejski Garden
Until 3 October 2015


Enjoy our #MexicanPavilion, created by architect Frida Escobedo to celebrate the Year of Mexico in the UK. The pavilion is a temporary structure that aims to spark discussion about identity and cultural exchange. Read more

Admission free
Part of #LDF15



Victoria and Albert Museum

SAMSUNG DIGITAL CLASSROOM: 3D PRINTED JEWELLERY
Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 August, 11.00 – 16.00

Design a piece of jewellery inspired by our collection and learn how to take your first steps in manufacturing rapid prototyping and CAD.
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For ages 16 – 19
V&A BOOK GROUP: THE LOLLIPOP SHOES
Friday 14 August, 18.30 – 20.00

Join us as we discuss The Lollipop Shoes, the follow up to Joanne Harris bestselling 'Chocolat'. Read more
COMING SOON...





FRED ASTAIRE AND GINGER ROGERS: A LONDON CELEBRATION
Saturday 5 September,
10.00 – 17.30


This study day will bring together international scholars, experts, enthusiasts, and special guests to explore aspects of the team’s artistry and celebrate their lasting legacy. Read more



COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 September, 10.30 – 17.00

Through experimental assignments, learn how to take dynamic colour images and make the most out of your D-SLR camera. Read more
 
CLARKS IN JAMAICA
Friday 14 August, 19.00 – 22.00

Join Al ‘Fingers’ Newman, Professor Paul Gilroy, Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee and Lance Clark, as they discuss how Clarks desert boots became a cult in Jamaica, also celebrated in reggae music.

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BOOK NOW: C20th DESIGN COURSE
Thursdays, 1 October 2015 - 24 March 2016

From Alvar Aalto to Frank Lloyd Wright, from Art Deco to Post-Modernism, explore the major movements and practitioners associated with twentieth century design on this two-term course.
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ALSO IN LONDON...

BFI SOUTHBANK

THE CHANGING FACE OF LONDON
Until October 2015

Enjoy the BFI’s first retrospective of London on the big screen, from archive clips to modern masterpieces. Londoners will see the city they know and love, as never before.
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