October events at the V&A

Events in October

MARK YOUR CALENDARFashion in Motion: Carla Fernández Book online from 10am on 8 October Our next live fashion show features Mexican fashion designer and social entrepreneur Carla Fernández, to coincide with the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up. Free event FIND  OUT MORE

COURSES & WORKSHOPS Rome and the Raj 13 – 14 October, 11.00 – 16.00    Looking at colonizers and colonized alike, discover a fascinating new perspective on the interplay between the Roman Empire and the British Raj.    Find out more and book ► Neon Night – Glow in the Dark X-Stitch 12 October, 19.00 – 20.30 Using glow-in-the-dark thread, learn to cross stitch your own retro video game icon in this fun evening workshop. Find  out more and book ►

FRIDAY LATE In collaboration with i-D In our digital age, every second of the day is captured on camera. This Friday Late, we’re joined by i-D to explore how we create, collect, and preserve moments in the click of a shutter, and celebrate the opening of our new Photography Centre. FIND OUT MORE

SPECIAL EVENTS Chris Levine  19 October, 19.00 – 20.00 Artist Chris Levine is known for his masterful use of light, which has produced illuminating and instantly iconic images of subjects from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Grace Jones. Join Chris for a discussion of his approach, inspiration, and cross-media collaborations in celebration of newly acquired portraits of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.            Find out more and book ► Timothy West: Follow My Leader 29 October, 19.00 – 21.15 Join actor Timothy West and friends for a rehearsed reading of Terence Rattigan’s forgotten and once censored comedy Follow My Leader. (includes wine reception)   Find out more and book ► Hearing Futures II 16 October, 13.00 – 17.30 A series of events and presentations focusing on hearing devices for music listening, looking at the future of technology and practice. Free event      Find out more ► Middle Eastern Crafts: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 11 – 12 October, 10.30 – 17.30 Join artists, designers and scholars for this two day conference to explore the state of crafts in the Middle East and North Africa – including traditional skills, restoration and creative collaborations. Part of Jameel Prize 5          Find out more and book ►

OCTOBER HALF-TERM V&A South Kensington Join us for making and performance activities inspired by Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up.     Find out more ► V&A Museum of Childhood Party Like a Pirate! Visit us, dressed up and ready for the unmissable week all about pirates.  See a pop-up performance or join fun, pirate-themed workshops.            Find out more ►

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN \  \ AFFORDABLE ART FAIR 18 – 21 October Browse a unique mix of 114 established and emerging galleries to find the perfect piece to bring your home to life. Find more ►