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Extrusions, Heatherwick Studio © Peter Mallet
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Heatherwick Studio:
Designing the Extraordinary
Until 30 September
Sponsored by Ernst & Young
"One of the most-awaited exhibitions of the year: #Heatherwick studio @V_and_A..." @London2012Fest
Heatherwick Studio: Designing the Extraordinary is the first major solo exhibition exploring the work of one of the most inventive design studios practicing today. Bringing together over 150 objects of inspiration and material samples, models, prototypes, full-scale fragments and finished pieces, the exhibition reveals the creative processes and spirit of curiosity of Thomas Heatherwick and his studio through 20 years of projects.
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This summer we're celebrating British design and creativity from 1948 to the present daywith a series of major exhibitions and displays. FromBritish Design and Heatherwick Studio, to Ballgowns and more - we've got the best of British art and design throughout the Museum!
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What's On iPad App: Download June now
Download our FREE monthly tablet guide to the V&A. Discover what's happening in the Museum on a day-to-day basis including talks, tours activities and free events. This month find out about the new Heatherwick Studio exhibition and learn about our acclaimed Silver galleries.
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Where Did you Hang Out?
Saturday 30 June, 12.30–17.00Special Event
Examine popular culture in London during the 50s and 60s. Hear guest speakers' accounts of growing up during this period, listen to monologues within the display and view the Hanging Out documentary.
£10, £7 concessions
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ICON 108
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Feature of the month
Icon Magazine exclusive subscription offer
"Icon 108, with cover by David Bailey... (Boy howdy are we pleased with this one!)" @WillWiles
This month Icon magazine pays tribute to Thomas Heatherwick and his design studio. Look out for Heatherwick, Icon's cover star in this month's issue of the magazine.
In celebration, Icon are offering you an exclusive subscription offer, 12 issues for just £20! This offer ends soon so subscribe now.
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Die-cut and embossed cardboard and foil, airbrushed and varnished. Given by Jack Aspinall
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June's Print of the MonthStreet decoration made by Walsall Lithographic Co. Ltd. About 1936
This crown was one of many made to decorate the procession route for the coronation of Edward VII, which never took place because his abdication in 1936. It was used instead for the coronation of George VI in 1937 and again for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
See this month's print in the Prints & Drawings Study Room
Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm (except Saturday 2 and Tuesday 5 June)
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Led by the Land by Kim Wilkie
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Kim Wilkie: Led by the Land
Monday 18 June, 19.00-20.45
V&A Evening Lecture
Kim Wilkie is one of Britain’s most respected landscape and urban designers. He has worked all over the world restoring and redesigning landscapes, using the past to inspire fresh design in the contours of the land. Winner of the international competition to redesign the V&A’s John Madejski Garden, Kim will return to the Museum to discuss his life and work, and provide an insight into his future projects.
£15 (including wine reception)
To book please call 020 7942 2277 or emailmembershipevents@vam.ac.uk
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Fashion at the V&A Shop
Fashion and style have been central to the V&A since the very beginning and with the reopening of our Fashion gallery and opening of Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950, fashion has never been more important.
In conjunction with all these exciting events, we have opened adedicated Fashion Shop within the Fashion gallery, which houses a fitting room and will focus on trend driven accessories and exclusive fashion. We are stocking a small range inspired by Ballgowns, specially created vest and dress inspired by 60s fashion photography as well as featuring our renowned titles on fashion and textiles.
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