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PAUL STRAND: PHOTOGRAPHY ANDFILM FOR THE 20TH CENTURY
19 March – 3 July 2016
Supported by the American Friends of the V&A
One of the 20th century’s greatest photographers, Strand’s images have defined how photography is understood today. Discover over 200 objects spanning his entire career, including new V&A acquisitions from Strand’s only UK project in the Scottish Hebrides. Read more and book
The international tour is organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in collaboration with Fundación MAPFRE and made possible by the Terra Foundation for American Art.
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*LAST CHANCE TO SEE*
BEJEWELLED TREASURES:
THE AL THANI COLLECTION
Until 10 April 2016
Sponsored by Wartski
The Porter Gallery
‘Rich, rare and ravishing jewels’ Harper’s Bazaar
Last chance to see these spectacular objects from the early 17th century to the present day, drawn from a single private collection. Over one hundred exceptional jewels, jewelled artefacts and jades explore tradition and modernity in Indian jewellery.Read more and book
V&A Members go free#BejewelledTreasures
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WORLD FILM PREMIERE: A MILLION RIVERS
Tuesday 1 March, 18.30 – 20.30
Join us for the premiere of 'A Million Rivers', a black and white contemporary classic set in South Asia. Followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Sarah Singh.
Read more and book | | MAKING IT: CAREERS IN ART AND DESIGN 2016 (16 – 24 YEARS)
Saturday 5 March, 11.00 – 17.00
Help shape your future and find out more about career opportunities in art and design.
Read more
Free, drop in
#MakingIt16
| | FASHION AND FICTION: JOANNA TROLLOPE
Tuesday 5 March, 18.30 – 19.30
Meet Joanna Trollope OBE, one of the UK's most prolific authors. To the delight of all Austen's fans, she wrote a modern day version of Sense and Sensibility in the voice of Jane Austen and here she discusses fashion in the fiction, letters and life of Jane Austen. Read more and book |
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GIVE MEMBERSHIP THIS
MOTHERS' DAY
Give a gift that lasts all year. V&A Gift Membership will give free, unlimited entry to all of our current and upcoming exhibitions over the next 12 months. Members also enjoy:
- Members-only Preview Days of new exhibitions and galleries
- The V&A Magazine three times a year
- An exciting programme of Members' Events
- The elegant Members' Room
- Monthly e-newsletters with updates & exclusive offers
Membership starts at just £57, with concessions for the over 60s. Plus, you can add a guest or an extra card to you Membership. Read more
To buy, go online, visit the Membership Desk in the Museum, or call 020 7942 2271
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CONSERVATION STUDIOS
Second and third Wednesday of every month, starts 9 March
This tour of the paper, books, sculpture and textiles conservation studios is an opportunity to see the work which goes on behind the scenes at the Museum to examine, conserve, preserve and prepare collections for display in the public galleries and exhibitions. Read more
Free, booking essential
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Friday 25 March – Sunday 3 April
This Easter, explore the iconic images of Botticelli and create your own piece of art, celebrate the dance of Spring and transport yourself into Botticelli paintings with green screen photography.Read more
Free, drop in
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