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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 |
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| 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
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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. Read more and book | | |
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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 | | |
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