Tuesday 30 September 2014

October at the V&A




HORST: PHOTOGRAPHER OF STYLE
Until 4 January 2015


"this exhibition is a triumph" Evening Standard
"a sensation" Vogue

Horst P. Horst (1906-1999) was one of the leading photographers of the 20th century. Presenting his most iconic fashion images for Vogue, this definitive retrospective also explores Horst's less well-know work, creative process, influences, and legacy as a master photographer. 
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Travel partner American Airlines; with thanks to Bicester Village, London and Kildare Village, Dublin; supported by the American Friends of the V&A


Supported by the Friends of the V&A; with thanks to Winsor & Newton
CONSTABLE: THE MAKING OF A MASTER
Until 11 January 2015


★★★★The Guardian
★★★★ The Telegraph
★★★★ Evening Standard

★★★★ Time Out

This major exhibition re-examines the work of John Constable, Britain's best-loved artist. Explore his sources, techniques and legacy, and the hidden stories behind some of his most well-known paintings. Celebrated works such as The Hay Wain and The Leaping Horse are on display, together with his oil sketches, drawings, watercolours and engravings.Read more and book tickets
WEDDING DRESSES COMPETITION

To celebrate the magic of Wedding Dresses 1775-2014, travel experts Kuoni are offering a once-in-a-lifetime prize. One winner and their guest will enjoy a 13 night luxury holiday, plus one lucky runner up will win £1,000 shopping spree in Monsoon and a selection of stunning crystal from Waterford.

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IN-CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST JIMMY CAUTY AND DISOBEDIENT OBJECTS CURATOR GAVIN GRINDON
Thursday 30 October
19.00-20.30


The Hospital Club, in association with Paul Stolper Gallery, present an evening celebrating cultural subversion, activism and protest. Marking the launch of Cauty's latest work, 'Smiley Riot Shield, the artist and founding member of The KLF joins the V&A's Disobedient Objects curator in-conversion.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to this event, simply email your name and address to 
marketing@vam.ac.uk with the subject line 'Smiley Riot Shield' by 5pm on 7 October.
VOGUE: THE GOWN
Organised by V&A Membership
Friday 10 October, 19.00-20.00 (talk); 20.00-20.45 (refreshments)


Join Vogue's former Features Director, Jo Ellison, as she explores a collection of gowns from classical to modern in line with Vogue's beautiful new publication that features more than 300 images. 

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TURNER CONTEMPORARY, MARGATE
Jeremy Deller: English Magic

11 October 2014 - 11 January 2015


William Morris returns from the dead, a hen harrier seeks revenge on a Range Rover, and Jersey’s capital St Helier burns as Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller conjures his ‘English Magic’ in Margate.
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BRITISH MUSEUM
Ming: 50 years that changed China
Until 5 January 2015 


Book now for the British Museum’s major autumn exhibition. Discover a golden age in China’s history and see some of the most beautiful objects and paintings ever made. Book now#Ming50Years

ANOUSKA HEMPEL

Tuesday 14 October
18.30-19.30


Anouska Hempel's vision and creative flair have resulted in designs that are flamboyant, sophisticated and completely unique. Her interiors include Blake's Hotel, Cole Park, and The Hempel. She discusses her career with the writer Marcus Binney. Read more and book tickets

In association with Thames and Hudson

COMPOSE AND EXPOSE
Thursdays, 16 October-11 December (except 30 October), 10.30-13.00

If you are new to photography, sign-up for this 8 week digital SLR photography course and learn how to capture light and colour and edit your photos.
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RICHARD T GIBSON: A WHO'S WHO IN THE WORLD OF PROTEST AND REVOLUTION
Friday 24 October, 19.30-21.30

Richard T.Gibson, African American expatriate journalist and author, will be in conversation with historian S. I. Martin. Using material from the V&A display A World to Win: Posters of Protest and Revolution, Richard will share stories of his encounters with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Claudia Jone and Robert Mugabe.Read more