August at the V&A

What's on in August

COMING SOON Videogames: Design/Play/Disrupt From 8 September 2018 Generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation What does it take to design a videogame in the 21st century? Challenge what you think you know about one of the most important disciplines of our time in the first exhibition of its kind to explore the design and culture of contemporary videogames. \  \ #DesignPlayDisrupt BOOK ONLINE MEMBERS GO FREE

OTHER EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS EXHIBITION The Future Starts Here Until Sunday 4 November Supported by Volkswagen Group From a shirt that can power a smartphone to an antenna that transforms the internet into a worldwide web of trees, explore 100 ground-breaking designs shaping the world of tomorrow. Members go free #TheFutureStartsHere Find out more and book ► EXHIBITION Fashioned from Nature Until 27 January 2019 Supported by the European Confederation of Flax and Hemp - CELC The first UK exhibition to explore the complex relationship between fashion and nature from 1600 to the present day. Additional support from G-Star RAW Members go free #FashionedFromNature Find out more and book ► EXHIBITION Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up Until 4 November Sponsored by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland This exhibition presents an extraordinary collection of personal artefacts and clothing belonging to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Locked away for 50 years after her death, this collection has never before been exhibited outside Mexico. With support from Aeromexico, Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne and GRoW @ Anneberg Members go free #InspiredbyFrida Find out more and book ► MEMBERSHIP Weren't able to book your preferred time for Frida?  Become a Member and visit Frida Kahloas well as Fashioned from Nature andThe Future Starts Here exhibitions as many times as you like without having to book! Members can also relax in our exclusive Members’ Room and enjoy 10% discount in the shops. Find out more ► EXHIBITION Jameel Prize 5 Until 25 November In partnership with Art Jameel Discover art and design inspired by Islamic tradition ranging from this year’s winning entries, an innovative mosque architecture and clever geometric abstraction, to fashion design, painting and more. Free Admission #JameelPrize5 Find out more ► EVENING TALKS Book now for Autumn evening talks From the glorious costumes of The King and I  to an inside look at the secret hidden architecture of North Korea, to the photography of Mary McCartney, there's something for everyone on this Autumn's evening talks programme at the V&A.  Find out more and book ► SHOP Want to know what our curators love in the V&A shop? We caught up with the Fashioned from Nature team to find out which pieces they're coveting and how the range is inspired by the exhibition.  Read now ► V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Last chance to see Century of the Child: Nordic Design for Children 1900 to Today Until 2 September Explore the influences which have helped forge Nordic design and discover how children have inspired some of the 20th century most progressive designs, architecture and literature in this exciting exhibition. It includes a host of Nordic inspired interactives for families to enjoy. Free admission #CenturyoftheChild Find out more ►

Dont miss out 17 Courses starting in September From the History of Performance to Dancefloor Fashions, explore our new programme of courses and get closer to what inspires you. With limited spaces left on courses starting in September, book today and guarantee your place. VIEW ALL COURSES