Victoria and Albert Museum - February at the V&A

Victoria and Albert Museum February at the V&A

Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery Closes Sunday 5 February 2017 Don’t miss your last chance to see Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery, with extended opening hours this weekend: last entry at 18.30 on Saturday and 17.15 on Sunday. Plus, join us on Saturday or Sunday at 14.30 to see the Imperial College Chamber Choir perform in celebration of this outstanding exhibition.  Free, no booking required. Find out more #OpusAnglicanum Support generously provided by the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts Supported by Hand & Lock Members go free BOOK NOW

EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITION \\ LAST CHANCE You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970 Closes 26 February 2017 In partnership with Levi's® Sound experience by Sennheiser The show that’s rocked the world is about to close. Don’t miss your chance to take a trip back to the 1960s. Due to popular demand, #RecordsandRebels is open late this Saturday (last entry 18.30) and Sunday (last entry 17.15). Members go free #RecordsandRebels With additional support from Grow Annenberg Foundation, Fenwick and Sassoon Find out more ► EXHIBITION \\ NOW OPEN Lockwood Kipling: Arts and Crafts in the Punjab and London Until 2 April 2017 Supported by the Friends of the V&A See the first exhibition to explore the life and work of #LockwoodKipling, artist, writer, teacher and passionate campaigner for the preservation of traditional Indian crafts. Now open to critical acclaim.   Free admission #LockwoodKipling Find out more ► EXHIBITION \\ CLOSING SOON Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear Until 12 March 2017 Sponsored by Agent Provocateur and Revlon Discover the fascinating and sometimes controversial story of underwear design from the 18th century to the present day. Members go free #vamUndressed Find out more ► EXHIBITION \\ NOW BOOKING Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion Opens 27 May 2017  Find out how Balenciaga's unique vision shaped the modernity of 1960s fashion and continues to inspire today. Members go free #Balenciaga Find out more ►

EVENTS EVENING TALK Gavin Turk in Conversation Monday 6 February, 19.00 – 20.45 Join artist Gavin Turk in conversation with novelist and poet Ben Okri for a discussion of his work and philosophy.  Includes wine reception Find out more ► SPECIAL EVENT Revolution 600: Imaginary Futures and Revolutionary Pasts Friday 17 February, 17.00 – 21.45 Step back 600 years and recreate your own imaginary Haitian revolution, civil rights, race relations and Black Lives Matter trajectories. Find out more ► STUDY DAY The Many Careers of John Lockwood Kipling Saturday 25 February, 14.00 – 17.15 This Study Day will explore some of the many careers of John Lockwood Kipling. Trace his contributions, as an artist, writer, museum director, teacher and conservationist.  Find out more ► V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Searching for Ghosts Opens 11 February 2017    Photographer Tom Hunter brings an inter-generational journey to life. Hauntingly intimate portraits offer a glimpse into the lived experience of several generations of east Londoners.  Find out more ► VIEW ALL EVENTS

Give Gift Membership this Valentine's Day  Show your love with the gift of free entry to all our exhibitions over the next 12 months, plus Previews, the V&A Magazine, use of the Members' Room and more. Buy online, in the Museum or call 020 7942 2271. Please purchase your gift by 8 February. Find out more ► Women's Hour Craft Prize Applications close 13 February 2017 As part of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of Woman’s Hour, the BBC is launching The Woman’s Hour Craft Prize 2017, in association with the Crafts Council and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Find out more ►

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