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LAST FEW DAYS
Pick Me Up Graphic Arts Festival 2015
Until 4 May 2015
Embankment Galleries, South Wing
"You’ll be spoilt for choice with an impressive selection of dynamic works on display" Time Out
"A veritable Mecca for illustrators, graphic designers and creatives" Le Cool
Don't miss the final few days to buy, browse and get involved in graphic arts, design and illustration.Bob and Roberta Smith, Anthony Burrill, Anorak Magazine and Vimeo will all host events between Friday and bank holiday Monday.
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Photo London
21-24 May 2015
London’s first international photography fair features 70 leading galleries and a public programme supported by the LUMA Foundation. Aimed at the city’s burgeoning photography audience and a new generation of collectors, the fair includes a courtyard installation by Rut Blees Luxemburg and a commissioned exhibition by the V&A, as well as exhibitions by Kaveh Golestan and Sebastião Salgado, plus music nights, screenings, and a series of talks curated by Professor Francis Hodgson.
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Beneath the Surface
From 21 May 2015
Embankment Galleries, South Wing
In keeping with the breadth of photographic works represented at Photo London, Beneath the Surface draws from the V&A’s preeminent collection of photographs. With some 200 works comprising of unseen or rarely-displayed photographs chosen by Martin Barnes, the V&A's Senior Curator of Photographs, that reflect the Embankment Galleries’ riverfront location in one of London’s most ancient quarters. Exclusive to Photo London ticket holders between 21 and 24 May 2015.
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Tom's Terrace
From mid-May 2015
River Terrace, South Wing
During the spring and summer months Michelin starred Chef Tom Aikens’ Terrace is one of London's most popular al fresco bars. Enjoy cocktails, light meals and bar snacks on our 18th century terrace, with sweeping views of the Thames towards the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament and the other way to St Paul’s. Open midday until late daily, excluding 20-24 May.
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The support acts have been announced for London’s intimate festival, Summer Series at Somerset House with American Express. See the impressive line-up of supports that will complement the diverse headliners.
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LAST FEW DAYS
Secret 7"
Exhibition until 3 May, sale day Monday 4 May 2015
Terrace Rooms, South Wing
Free admission
The annual project that brings music and art together for a good cause. On 4 May from 10.00, all 700 record sleeves go on sale for £50 each. However who the record is by or who has designed the sleeve won't be revealed until after your purchase.
2015 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition
Until 10 May 2015
East Wing Galleries, East Wing and West Wing Galleries, West Wing
Recognising and rewarding the world’s best contemporary photography from the last year, this exhibition showcases the winning and shortlisted images from what is now the biggest photography competition in the world. Advance weekend and bank holiday tickets are sold out, walk up tickets will be available on the door on the day until 13.00.
LAST CHANCE TO SEE
Goya: the Witches and Old Women Album
Until 25 May 2015
The Courtauld Gallery, North Wing
This major exhibition reunites all the surviving drawings from Francisco Goya’s extraordinary Witches and Old Women Album. It offers a fascinating and enlightening view of a very private and personal Goya.
T H E U N S E E N Emporium
Until August 2015
New Wing
Free admission
Witness award winning garments that magically change colour in response to different elements within the environment, and a sculpture that investigates the unseen human magnetism and personal Aura surrounding each being. THEUNSEEN's exclusive range of colour change artefacts are also available for sale.
Family workshops
Families can go on a flight of fancy with our special drawing class this month. Featuring live owls as your models, be guided through the drawing process with Wild Life Drawing. If you prefer your inspiration to be more tech-led join our free making and creating workshop focusing on robotics and LEDs.
From our friends at Dulwich Picture Gallery
MayFest: Men of Mystery
15-17 May 2015
A festival inspired by the mysterious worlds of Alfred Hitchcock and Eric Ravilious. A vintage-themed line-up includes outdoor screenings of Rear Window and The 39 Steps, tours of the blockbuster exhibition Ravilious, swing dance lessons and family activities.
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