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| Portions of a field armour, possibly for Sir Christopher Hatton, English, Greenwich, about 1585 © Royal Armouries |
Treasures of the Royal Courts:
Tudors, Stuarts and the Russian TsarsUntil 14 July Supported by the Friends of the V&A
**** ‘An eye-popping Aladdin’s cave of history’ Metro
Experience the majesty of the courts of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Ivan the Terrible through more than 150 magnificent objects. From royal portraits, costume and jewellery to armour and heraldry, Treasures of the Royal Courts reveals the spectacular world of the Russian and British kings, queens, merchants and courtiers.
With further support from Summa Group
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| Photograph by Masayoshi Sukita © Sukita The David Bowie Archive NC16 - 1973 |
David Bowie isUntil 11 August 2013
In partnership with Gucci
Sound experience by Sennheiser
"David Bowie exhibition @V_and_A is 'full of love" says @Sarahc_k in her five star review http://bit.ly/YmTKiq …#bowie#davidbowie"@TeleMusicNews
We have been given unprecedented access to the David Bowie Archive to curate the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie. David Bowie is features over 300 objects brought together for the very first time including handwritten lyrics, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, Bowie’s own instruments and album artwork.The exhibition has already broken a host of records, receiving more than three times the amount of advance bookings for any other exhibition at the V&A.
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Members' Week 2013Friday 17 - Friday 24 May
Open to all
This year we celebrate our fourth annual Members’ Week and it promises to be the best yet with headline speakers including GQ editor Dylan Jones, milliner Stephen Jones, illustrator Jason Brooks and fashion designer Jenny Packham. The week is open to both Members and non-Members so if you are not yet a Member we hope you will join us. To book, or for any enquiries, please call 020 7942 2277.
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| Stained Glass Panel of Arms for Beauchamp of Bletso, English 1325-50 |
Easter Free Family Art Fun!
Saturday 30 March - Sunday 14 April
Take inspiration from Treasures of the Royal Courts and use digital photography to become a Tudor, invent your own coat of arms or flag, and watch Pop-up Performances with Kings and Queens and original Tudor music.
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| Mountain by Eliza Southwood |
April in the V&A Shop
Be inspired to get back on your bike with our Urban Cyclist collection, designed to keep you looking stylish as you ride through the city. Yakkay helmets with cool covers for safety chic, Shwings to keep your shoelaces safely tucked away, our navy backpack and Memories Bicycle Basket are perfect for days out and David Sparshott's Bicycle Chart and Cycle Jerseys prints make the ultimate gift for any cyclist enthusiast.
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David Bowie is Sound and Vision
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'The Next Day' (2013), Album Cover designed by Jonathan Barnbrook
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Saturday 27 April, 11.00-16.00
Join experts, fans and collaborators, including, Kevin Cann, Paul Gorman, Dana Gillespie and Toby Manning for a day unpacking Bowie's unique style, sound and staging.
Part of the Bowie Weekender
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| Unknown artist, Plate, Cafaggiolo 1510 |
Saturday 13 April, 14.00-17.00
The V&A has the world’s greatest collection of Renaissance maiolica, learn about the innovative production techniques and extraordinary painted decorations. Join leading maiolica scholars as they discuss how these exquisitely painted wares embody both the visual splendour and touching intimacy of Renaissance life.
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