Victoria and Albert Museum - March at the V&A

Victoria and Albert Museum March at the V&A

Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear Until 12 March 2017 Sponsored by Agent Provocateur and Revlon  Your last chance to see the most revealing show of the year… On display are more than 200 examples of underwear for men and women, highlighting the enduring themes of innovation and luxury, from rare examples of home-made ‘stays’ worn by a working woman in England in the 18th century to pieces by designers including Agent Provocateur, Stella McCartney, Rigby & Peller and Paul Smith. #vamUndressed Members go free BOOK NOW

EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS EXHIBITION Lockwood Kipling: Arts and Crafts in the Punjab and London Until 2 April 2017 Supported by the Friends of the V&A Lockwood Kipling was a campaigner for the preservation of the Indian crafts, a craftsman whose terracotta panels can still be seen on the exterior of the V&A, and an illustrator of books by his son, the renowned writer Rudyard Kipling.  Free admission #LockwoodKipling Find out more ► EVENT Sam McKnight Friday 10 March, 19.00 – 20.45 Sam McKnight is one of fashion's leading hairstylists. Join him for a discussion of his forty year career, looking back at his role in creating some of the most iconic images in popular culture.  (Includes wine reception). Find out more ► EVENT The Man Who Knew Infinity Monday 13 March, 18.30 – 21.30 Enjoy a screening and Q&A of this film set in 1913 colonial India, that tells the improbable true story of a unique genius. Part of the 19th London Asian Film Festival. (Includes wine reception). Find out more ► EVENT Ribeiro: A Celebration of Life, Love and Passion Thursday 16 March, 18.00 – 21.30 To mark the 2017 UK India Year of Culture we will be celebrating the life and work of the prolific Indian modern painter Lancelot Ribeiro (1933 – 2010). Connect with this pivotal artist whose intense output reflected a lifetime of experimentation. Find out more ►

OTHER EVENTS SYMPOSIUM Garnitures: Vases in Interiors Friday 17 March, 10.00 – 17.15 This international symposium explores the phenomenon of ‘garnitures’, or matching sets of vases, and the way they were used in the European interior. Supported by The Headley Trust Find out more ► WORKSHOP Introduction to Wearables: Musical T-Shirts Friday 17 & Saturday 18 March,  10.30 – 17.00 Build your own wearable technology. Learn the basics of electronics and how to work with soft conductive materials to create your own musical T-shirt which you can not only wear but play a tune on! Find out more ► YOUNG PEOPLE Making It: Careers in Art and Design (16 – 24 years) Saturday 11 March, 11.00 – 17.00 Hear from experts and discover more about career opportunities in art and design. Free, drop-in  Create! is supported by Fondation d’entreprise Hermès  Find out more ► WEEKEND COURSE Jewellery: Beyond Adornment Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 March,  11.00 – 16.00 Join this two-day course as we explore the cultural and personal significance of jewellery through the ages. Find out more ► VIEW ALL EVENTS

Installation of Rachel Whiteread’s Place Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 March V&A Museum of Childhood View work by one of East London’s most famous contemporary artists in an iconic east-end building. Rachel Whiteread’s Place (Village) is to go on permanent display at the V&A Museum of Childhood, consisting of 150 dolls' houses and inspired by Whiteread’s pilgrimages to the Museum during the formative years of her career. Find out more ► Become a Member and see all V&A Exhibitions First This spring Members will enjoy exclusive previews of both The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains and Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion. They’ll also enjoy unlimited free entry to all exhibitions, the V&A Magazine, Members’ events programme and the Members’ Room. Membership starts at £64, with concessions for those over 60 or under 26. Join online or in the Museum. Find out more ►

New V&A Shop Coming soon in spring 2017, we are excited to launch a new V&A Shop, even more functional and beautiful in design than before. The new shop will house a dedicated jewellery pavilion and a ‘pocket studio’, a curated space where product from selected designers and makers will be on display.  During the redesign, visit our temporary shop at the end of the sculpture gallery, or shop online. The Fashion Shop and Book Shop are open as normal. READ MORE