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| Hampden portrait of Elizabeth I, England c.1560, Philip Mould Ltd. |
Treasures of the Royal Courts:
Tudors, Stuarts and the Russian TsarsUntil 14 July Supported by the Friends of the V&A
“Treasures of the Royal Courts @v_and_a The most exquisite exhibition of treasures I've seen in years” @MsMarchers
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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| Scary Monster 1980 Photo Duffy © Duffy Archive |
David Bowie isUntil 11 August 2013
In partnership with Gucci
Sound experience by Sennheiser
"At the 'David Bowie is...' exhibition at the beautiful @V_and_Ain London. Mind blowingly good!!! #davidbowie #london #VandA #bowie xoxo " @SCHUMACHERxoxo
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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| Lilac velvet, silk and lace hat designed by Stephen Jones © Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
Stephen Jones: Model Millinery
Monday 20 May, 18.30 – 19.30 (talk); 19.30 – 20.15 (refreshments)
Evening Talk
As one of the most prolific milliners of the twenty-first century, Stephen Jones has designed hats for some of the world’s most influential fashion houses. Stephen, in conversation with V&A Curator Oriole Cullen, joins us four years after his exhibition ‘Hats: An anthology’ first opened at the V&A and as the show comes to the end of its major world tour.
This event is part of Members' Week 2013. Other speakers during the week include GQ Editor Dylan Jones on Bowie, illustrator Jason Brooksin conversation with the London College of Fashion's Tony Glenville, and fashion designer Jenny Packham. All Members' Week evening and daytime talks are open to both Members and non-Members. Find out more online or call 020 7942 2277 |
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| Digital Workshop © Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
Photoshop Projects
Fridays, 3-17 May,
10.30-17.00
Take part in this new project-based 3 week digital course and learn all the essentials to using Photoshop. Skills covered include: photo editing, retouching and image repair, and applying special effects.
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| V&A Fabric – Teal Fat Quarter Bundle. The Fat Quarter Bundle selections are exclusive to the V&A and feature eight pattern designs based on original 18th, 19th and early 20th century textiles from the Museum's collections |
May in the V&A Shop
Start sewing this Spring/Summer with our new collection of beautiful printed cotton fabric inspired by the V&A's collections, created by our partner Rowan. Ideal for dressmaking, patchwork and quilting as well as home furnishing projects such as cushion covers and tablecloths. Redress your wardrobe and home with our fresh and fabulous fabrics!
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Gavin Turk and Iain Sinclair
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| Gavin Turk © Live Stock Market |
Evening Talk
Friday 17 May, 18.30
Gavin Turk has created pioneering sculptures, installations and images that explore authorship, authenticity, and art history. Join him as he talks with the writer and filmmaker Iain Sinclair about his career.
Find out more and book online |  | From the Russian Steppes to the Gypsy Campfires
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| Mazaika Quintet |
Live Performance
Friday 17 May, 20.00 - 21.30
Join us for an exciting concert by Mazaika Quintetand hear a passionate repertoire of Russian folk songs and gypsy music. Led by phenomenal tenor and accordionist Igor Outkine, this performance promises to be spellbinding.
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The 4th Fashion in Film Festival
Marcel L'Herbier: Fabricating DreamsBFI Southbank
May 2013
A special season dedicated to Marcel L'Herbier, one of France's most innovative but overlooked directors, whose career straddled the avant-garde and mainstream cinema.
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| L'Argent, France 1928 Directed by Marcel L'Herbier |
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Globe To Globe 2013
Shakespeare's Globe
From 29 April
Shakespeare’s Globe recaptures the magic of Globe to Globe with three of their most stellar shows from 2012: Venus and Adonis; a feast of song and dance; the most delightful As You Like It you will ever see, and a truly terrifying King Lear.
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Charles Correa - India's Greatest ArchitectRIBA
14 May - 4 September
Using images, drawings and models, the exhibition celebrates the unique career of Charles Correa whose work has defined an architecture for modern India. Part of the RIBA's Out of India season of events, talks, films and more.
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| Jawahar Kala Kendra Arts Centre, Jaipur 1986-92 © Charles Correa |
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