Whats On

APRIL JUNE 2014

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the worlds greatest museum of art and design. Open 10.00 17.45 daily and until 22.00 every Friday. Admission is free.

EXHIBITIONS DISPLAYS EVENING EVENTS COURSES & WORKSHOPS FAMILIES & YOUNG PEOPLE SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN STUDIOS & DEMONSTRATIONS FREE TALKS & TOURS INFORMATION

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Fashion Focus
Opening this spring, two major exhibitions are set to get the V&As Year of Fashion underway in sensational style. The Glamour of Italian Fashion 19452014 and Wedding Dresses 17752014 will be complemented by an exciting programme of fashion-themed talks and events.

Shakespeare Festival
Celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeares birth at the V&A between 7 April and 4 May. Festival highlights include live performances, screenings, talks, workshops and fun Easter activities for families.

Members Week
Our fth Members Week (9 16 May) promises to be the best yet, with exclusive talks, special events and activities celebrating V&A Membership and all that it contributes to the Museum.

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Our courses and events have found a new home

Most V&A events, workshops and courses are temporarily moving from the Sackler Centre to a new venue near the Theatre & Performance galleries. The move helps accommodate the next phase of our FuturePlan redevelopment project, allowing us to create beautiful and contemporary new Museum settings.
Multicoloured patchwork suede shoe, designed by Salvatore Ferragamo, 1940-47 3

Cover: Evening dress of silk, designed by Roberto Capucci, 1987-1988 All images are Victoria and Albert Museum, London, unless stated otherwise 2

EXHIBITIONS
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JAMEEL PRIZE 3 11 December 2013 21 April 2014 The Porter Gallery The Jameel Prize is an international art prize for contemporary artists and designers inspired by Islamic traditions of art, craft and design. Launched in 2009 and held every two years, the prize is in its third edition and continues to attract nominations from an ever-longer list of countries around the world. This exhibition showcases the thriving interaction between contemporary practice and a great historical heritage. See works by the ten shortlisted artists and designers, ranging from Arabic typography and calligraphy to fashion inspired by the Hagia Soa in Istanbul, and from social design and video installation to delicate miniature drawings.
In partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives Free, no booking required

WILLIAM KENT: DESIGNING GEORGIAN BRITAIN 22 March 13 July 2014 Experience the life and work of William Kent, the most prominent architect and designer of early Georgian Britain. Explore how Kents artistic inventiveness set the style at a time when Britain dened itself as a new nation and developed a design aesthetic for the period. Bringing together over 200 examples of William Kents work over three decades (1719-48), the exhibition includes architectural drawings for prominent buildings such as Horse Guards at Whitehall, spectacular gilt furniture from Chiswick House and landscape designs for Holkham Hall. Discover the versatility of the Kentian style and Kents lasting impact as a leading British tastemaker in this remarkable exhibition.
Organised by the Bard Graduate Center, New York City and the V&A This exhibition has been supported by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of The Selz Foundation 8 in person at the V&A, concessions available Fees apply to phone and online bookings V&A Members go free

An assembly at Wanstead House by William Hogarth, 1728-31. Courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art, The John Howard McFadden Collection

Istanbul Contrast collection, 2010, by Dice Kayek, from the Jameel Prize 3 exhibition

THE GLAMOUR OF ITALIAN FASHION 19452014 5 April 27 July 2014 Sponsored by Bulgari This spectacular exhibition takes a comprehensive look at Italian fashion from the end of the Second World War to the present day. Examples of both womens and menswear highlight the exceptional quality of techniques, materials and expertise for which Italy has become renowned. On display are around 100 ensembles and accessories by leading Italian fashion houses including Simonetta, Pucci, Sorelle Fontana, Valentino, Gucci, Missoni, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Versace, through to the next generation of fashion talent.
With support from Nespresso With thanks to the Blavatnik Family Foundation With additional thanks to the American Friends of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Inc. 12 in person at the V&A, concessions available Fees apply to phone and online bookings V&A Members go free

WEDDING DRESSES 1775-2014 3 May 2014 15 March 2015 Trace the eternal fashion of the wedding dress and discover the most romantic, glamorous and iconic dresses from the last 200 years. This magical exhibition highlights exceptional craftsmanship and brings together couture and designer-made wedding garments from key fashion designers including Charles James, Norman Hartnell, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano. Enjoy a privileged glimpse inside some of the most celebrated weddings and share the stories behind the outts and big day. Wedding Dresses presents the most comprehensive, nostalgic and evocative collection of bridal fashions ever.
Travel partner Kuoni Supported by Waterford Crystal 12 in person at the V&A, concessions available Fees apply to phone and online bookings V&A Members go free Gianfranco Ferre advert, Fall/Winter 1991 Model: Aly Dunne Photographer: Gian Paolo Barbieri GIANPAOLOBARBIERI

M. F. HUSAIN: MASTER OF MODERN INDIAN PAINTING 28 May 27 July 2014 This exhibition showcases the nal nine paintings by M. F. Husain, one of the most celebrated and internationally recognised Indian artists of the 20th century. Indian Civilization comprises a series of monumental triptych paintings which represent Husains vision of the richness of Indian culture and history. Capturing Indias vibrant cities, colourful Hindu festivals, iconic gures and historic events, these unique paintings are on view to the public for the rst time.
Free, no booking required

Silk satin wedding dress designed by Charles James, London, 1934 Given by Mrs Alec Hambro

M. F. Husain in the Cast Courts at the V&A, 1990

DISPLAYS

SELLING DREAMS: ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Until 4 May 2014 Photography, Room 38a

Complementing our permanent collections, displays range in size from a single case to a room.

SIMON CARROLL: EXPRESSIONIST POTTER 5 April 2014 4 January 2015 Ceramics, Room 146 Supported by Gerard and Sarah Grifn BRITISH DRAWINGS: 1600 TO THE PRESENT DAY Until 13 April 2014 Paintings, Room 88a and The Julie and Robert Breckman Prints & Drawings Gallery, Room 90 THIS TIME IN HISTORY: WHAT ESCAPES, BY ROSE FRAIN 16 April 30 November 2014 National Art Library Landing ALEC COBBE: DESIGNER, COLLECTOR, CONNOISSEUR Until 20 April 2014 20th Century, Room 74 A WORLD TO WIN: POSTERS OF PROTEST AND REVOLUTION 1 May 2 November 2014 Paintings, Room 88a and The Julie and Robert Breckman Prints & Drawing Gallery, Room 90 EMPIRE BUILDERS 1750-1950 Part of the Brits Who Built the Modern World season Until 15 June 2014 Architecture, Room 128a

THE LOST ART OF WRITING Until 30 June 2014 Metalware, Room 116 BAROQUE AND LATER IVORIES IN THE V&A Until 21 September 2014 Sculpture, Room 111 SHAKESPEARE: GREATEST LIVING PLAYWRIGHT Until 28 September 2014 Theatre and Performance, Room 104 BEATRIX POTTER: THE LAND, THE SEASONS AND THE WAR Until 12 October 2014 Leighton Gallery, Room 102 MEMOIRS OF AN INFANTRY OFFICER: PAUL HOGARTH ILLUSTRATES SIEGFRIED SASSOON Until 12 October 2014 Leighton Gallery, Room 102 SILVER FROM THE MALAY WORLD Until 30 October 2014 Silver, Room 66 A HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY Until 17 January 2015 Photographs, Room 100 PRINTS OF THE MONTH Display changes monthly The National Art Library

Melvin Sokolsky, 1963. Simone wears fashion by Venet, River Seine, Paris, for Harpers Bazaar

EVENING EVENTS
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TALKS

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI: ITALIAN HAUTE COUTURE Friday 4 April, 19.00 20.45 The iconic Italian designer Giambattista Valli launched his eponymous label in 2005 after having held senior creative positions at Fendi, Krizia and Ungaro. His dresses have been worn by such glamorous women as Penelope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Natalie Portman and Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. Join Giambattista Valli in conversation with fashion writer Gianluca Longo.
15, no concessions (Includes wine reception) Organised by V&A Membership

ANNA PAVLOVA Tuesday 8 April, 18.30 19.30 Anna Pavlova was one of the most famous ballerinas of all time. She epitomised the popular image of the modern dancer with her dark expressive eyes, pale oval face, elegant, almost emaciated gure and her total dedication to her profession. To coincide with the publication of a new book, V&A Dance Curator Jane Pritchard MBE takes a fresh look at Pavlovas career and particularly her inuence in Britain.
9, 7 concessions In collaboration with Booth-Clibborn Editions

WALLY OLINS BRAND NEW Friday 11 April, 18.30 19.30 Wally Olins is the worlds leading practitioner of branding and identity. Formerly Chairman of Wolff Olins, he has advised many of the worlds leading companies and has also worked with many countries, regions and cities. He discusses the future of brands with the V&As Director of Public Affairs and Programming, Damien Whitmore.
9, 7 concessions In collaboration with Thames & Hudson

ITALIAN STYLE: BULGARI JEWELLERY Friday 16 May, 19.00 20.45 Renowned for creating some of the 20th centurys most desirable jewels, Bulgari celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Among Bulgaris many fans have been a number of glamorous celebrities, including Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly. Join Amanda Triossi, curator of the Bulgari Heritage collection in conversation with V&A curator, Sonnet Stanll.
15, no concessions (Includes wine reception) Organised by V&A Membership

PRIX PICTET: IN CONVERSATION Thursday 22 May, 18.30 20.00 Join artists, critics, curators and journalists who will discuss the theme of consumption through the lens of the fth Prix Pictet the global award in photography and sustainability. Finalists work will be on display at the V&A from 22 May 14 June (see Special Events for more details).
9, 6 concessions

ELIZABETH EMANUEL Friday 9 May, 19.00 20.45 British fashion designer Elizabeth Emanuel is internationally renowned for creating iconic couture and bridalwear for some of the worlds most famous women. Best known for co-designing the wedding dress of Diana, Princess of Wales, her work has been seen by millions worldwide. Join Elizabeth as she discusses her career.
15, no concessions (Includes wine reception) Organised by V&A Membership

EDMUND DE WAAL Tuesday 20 May, 18.30 19.30 Edmund de Waal is one of the worlds leading ceramic artists. His work has been widely exhibited in museums and galleries in the UK and Europe and he is a renowned historian of the medium. The discussion marks the publication of the rst monograph about de Waals work.
9, 7 concessions In collaboration with Phaidon Press

PETER JENSEN AND JULIE VERHOEVEN: DIANA ROSS, MUSES, FASHION Friday 23 May, 18.30 19.30 Fashion designer Peter Jensen has teamed up with the artist and illustrator Julie Verhoeven to create a new collection inspired by pop superstar Diana Ross. Large-scale images of Ross, her hair, and lips, appear on party and day wear. Peter and Julie discuss their collaboration.
9, 7 concessions

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Anna Pavlova and her dog in New York, 1917, photograph by Mishkin, Cyril Beaumont Collection

Elizabeth Taylor wears Bulgari jewellery at the masked ball, Hotel CaRezzonico, Venice, 1967, photo Olycom

Diana collection by Peter Jensen, photo by Paul Bliss

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ROBERTO CAVALLI Thursday 29 May, 18.30 19.30 Join designer Roberto Cavalli, founder of the internationally acclaimed fashion house whose work now includes shoes, bags and perfume as well as mens and womenswear. Many of Cavallis distinct and innovative designs feature his signature exotic animal prints and stretch denim. Cavalli is in conversation with the writer and style journalist, Colin McDowell.
9, 7 concessions

MICHAEL MORPURGO AND RAE SMITH WAR HORSE Tuesday 3 June, 18.30 19.30 Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo discusses the inspiration for his best-selling book, War Horse. He also shares personal insights into the extraordinary journey from page to stage with Rae Smith, designer of the hugely acclaimed National Theatre adaptation of the novel. They are joined by Joey, who is currently on display in the V&As Theatre & Performance galleries.
9, 7 concessions

THE NEW FASHION SUPERSTARS Friday 13 June, 19.00 20.45 Over the past few years a new group of super-talented designers has emerged from London and made their mark on the fashion world. Join fashion commentator Lady Kinvara Balfour as she discusses such designers as Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Holly Fulton, Erdem, Marios Schwab, Jonathan Saunders and David Koma.
15, no concessions (Includes wine reception) Organised by V&A Membership

JOHN HEGARTY ON CREATIVITY Friday 6 June, 18.30 19.30 John Hegarty is one of the worlds most famous advertising creatives and a founding partner of Bartle Bogle Hegarty. He reveals his top tips for nurturing, sustaining and harnessing that most elusive of qualties creativity and recommends the benets of simplifying, thinking boldly and being undaunted by challenges.
9, 7 concessions

BIG BUCKS: THE EXPLOSION OF THE ART MARKET Friday 20 June, 18.30 19.30 Financial Times columnist Georgina Adam explores the transformation of the contemporary art market from a niche trade to a global operation worth an estimated $50 billion a year. She examines the roles of auction houses, dealers, the internet, art collectors, art fairs and artist mega-stars in the creation of the unprecedented demand and values that exist today.
9, 7 concessions In collaboration with Lund Humphries

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Lady Kinvara Balfour, photo by Alex Bramall, dress by Peter Pilotto

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FRIDAY EVENINGS
All events are free and drop-in (unless stated otherwise) FRIDAY LATE With MasterCard Last Friday of each month, 18.30 22.00 Take part in free workshops and activities or just relax with a drink, as the V&A is transformed into a late night venue with a bar and music from guest DJs. LIVE MUSIC Selected Fridays 20.00 21.30 Enjoy drinks and dinner in the Caf while listening to live bands play jazz and world music. Some concerts may take place in different locations, please check www.vam.ac.uk/evenings for further details. ALICE TEMPERLEY: WEDDING FASHION Tuesday 10 June, 18.30 19.30 Alice Temperley is one of Britains most successful designers. Her distinctive style, combining Victoriana blouses, tartan capes, lace bodices and copious beading has been described as British Bohemia meets high fashion, and her many celebrity clients include the Duchess of Cambridge, Gwyneth Paltrow and Keira Knightley. She talks about her bridal and evening collections.
9, 7 concessions

V&A CONNECTS Selected Fridays, 18.30 20.30 Join creative professionals for evenings of inspiration, networking and discussion.
Free, booking essential (includes drink)

DESIGN CULTURE SALONS Selected Fridays Take part in a series of open debates about the role of design in contemporary society with leading design practitioners.
Free, booking essential (includes drink)

THE OTHER GEORGIAN STORY Friday 20 June, 18.30 22.00 Glimpse into the parallel lives of black people from Africa, the Caribbean, the Americas and Georgian Britain, invisible to Kentian society. Examine the lives of scholars, seamen, artists sitters, biographers, abolitionists, a witch doctor and African royalty with historian S. I. Martin, against a backdrop of the Enlightenment, the transatlantic slave trade and the Industrial Revolution. Includes talks, lms, gallery trails, tours, re-enactments, and the chance to create your own anti-slavery campaign in the shape of a sugar packet.
Talks, workshops and William Kent exhibition tour 5, other events free

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Jean Dress by Temperley Bridal, photo by Julian Marshall

The Celebrated Graman Quacy, print by William Blake, 1796

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COURSES & WORKSHOPS

YEAR COURSES
www.vam.ac.uk/courses All Year Courses run over three terms. Book by the year, by the term or just a day at a time 1,700 per year, 630 per term, 58 per day, concessions available ARTS OF EAST ASIA: CHINA, JAPAN AND KOREA Mondays, 16 September 2013 21 July 2014, 11.10 15.30 Explore the art, architecture and decorative arts of East Asia, focusing on the ancient civilisations of China, Korea and Japan. Consider the impact of patronage and of technological and artistic innovations which stimulated production of ceramics, textiles, bronze and jade. ART AND DESIGN 1900-2014 Mondays, 16 September 2013 21 July 2014, 11.00 15.30 Learn about the great design movements, practice, and practitioners associated with the 20th century and discover the background to their genesis in the social, political, economic and aesthetic events that began around the year 1900. LATE MEDIEVAL TO EARLY RENAISSANCE: 1250-1500 Tuesdays, 17 September 2013 8 July 2014, 11.10 15.30 Examine the visual arts in an era of profound cultural, intellectual and social change. Chart important stylistic developments from High Gothic to the Renaissance revival of classical antiquity, the rise of realistic representation and the emergence of artistic personalities.
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SHORT COURSES
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HIGH RENAISSANCE TO BAROQUE: 1500-1720 Wednesdays, 18 September 2013 9 July 2014, 11.10 15.30 Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque. Examine the changes in patronage and consider the effects of war, cultural developments and economic policies on the production of art, metalwork and furniture, and the inuence of trading voyages on imports of luxury goods. ROCOCO TO ART NOUVEAU: 1720-1900 Thursdays, 19 September 2013 10 July 2014, 11.10 15.30 Gain a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art. Consider the relationship between the visual arts and the wider political and cultural context of the period and explore themes such as taste, patronage and the art market. EARLY MEDIEVAL: 300-1250 Fridays, 20 September 2013 11 July 2014, 11.10 15.30 Celebrate the Museums world-class early medieval collection, and discover the rise of Christianity in the East and West, as well as how patrons and artists of the early Middle Ages transformed Classical principles to meet the aspirations of the new world order.
Grifn ewer, gilt bronze & enamel, German or Mosan, c.1130

THE AGE OF VERONESE: ART AND INTERIORS 4 weeks, Thursdays, 1 22 May, 10.30 13.00 1 & 8 May at the National Gallery 15 & 22 May at the V&A One of the greatest Venetian painters of the late Renaissance, Veronese is renowned for his exceptional use of colour and mastery of illusionism. This course brings together experts from the National Gallery and the V&A to explore the work of the artist and his contemporaries. It also considers the architecture, interiors and fashions of the period, when the glittering pageantry captured in Veroneses paintings reected high-society Venice at the peak of its magnicence.
150, 125 concessions

ANGLO-SAXON ART AND DESIGN 10 weeks, Fridays, 2 May 11 July (half term: 30 May), 11.00 13.30 The period from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Norman Conquest is often called the Dark Ages. This misnomer gives the impression of a time where art is non-existent and culture is in decline, but this couldnt be further from the truth. By examining the outpouring of remarkable objects made in Anglo-Saxon England over these centuries, and learning how to unpick their complex patterns and symbolism, we will shed new light on this remarkable period.
340, 290 concessions

SUTTON HOUSE TO WILLOW ROAD: 400 YEARS OF LONDONS HISTORIC HOMES 8 weeks, Tuesdays, 13 May 1 July, 14.00 16.30 At National Trust Properties Follow the development of London architecture and interiors from Tudor times to the Modernist movement. Starting with Sutton House in Hackney, visit a National Trust location each week to discover the stories behind properties such as Fenton House (pictured) and William Morriss Red House, and gain an insight into the cultural, social and political trends that inuenced their structure and style.
270, 230 concessions In collaboration with the National Trust

Fenton House The National Trust

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SEMINARS & STUDY DAYS

www.vam.ac.uk/courses FERRAGAMO: FOOTWEAR, FASHION AND FILM Saturday 5 April, 14.00 17.00 Known as shoemaker to the stars, Salvatore Ferragamo supplied the greatest and most glamorous icons of the American and Italian lm industries with wedges, stilettos, sandals and other footwear for over 40 years. Director of the Ferragamo Museum Stefania Ricci, fashion designers and historians discuss the vibrant and continuing relationship between high fashion and Italian cinema.
25, 15 concessions, 10 students In collaboration with Tristana Media

WILLIAM KENT: LEAPING THE FENCE Saturday 7 June, 10.30 16.30 This study day will celebrate the extraordinary breadth of William Kents work as a designer in the 18th century, and explore the impact of his legacy on English homes and gardens today. Speakers will include the exhibition curator Julius Bryant, Clarissa Campbell Orr and Todd Longstaffe Gowan.
45, 35 concessions, 15 students

CONFERENCES & SYMPOSIA

MADE IN ITALY: RE-USE OF FASHION HERITAGE AND NEW DIGITAL PERSPECTIVES Wednesday 9 April, 10.30 17.30 This one day international conference explores the fascinating intersection of fashion and the digital world. The conference will examine digital fashion activities through the prism of Italys fashion houses, museums and archives. The programme will include talks by representatives from Italian fashion houses such as Valentino and Missoni as well as contributions from noted fashion historians.
Free, booking essential This event is co-funded by the European Commission within the ICT Policy Support Programme

AN AUDIENCE WITH SHAKESPEARE Saturday 3 May, 11.00 16.30 Join our speakers for a day at the playhouses in early 17th century London. Take an imaginative journey to the Rose and the Globe on the bustling South Bank to learn about social divides and pastimes. Witness all the weird and wonderful goodies brought into the playhouses and nd out how a theatrical atmosphere was created, as well as what happened after the nal act.
45, 35 concessions, 15 students Part of the V&As Shakespeare Festival, see p.28

INTRODUCING EILEEN GRAY Saturday 7 June, 14.00 17.00 Explore the work and legacy of Eileen Gray, one of the most important furniture designers and architects of the early 20th century. Her distinctive design style, an opulent and luxuriant take on geometric forms and industrial materials, inspired both Modernism and Art Deco. Her lacquer screens, the Bibendum chair and the E-1027 house are widely regarded as icons of the International Style.
25, 15 concessions, 10 students

MODA BOUTIQUE: ITALIAN LUXURY LEISUREWEAR Saturday 14 June, 10.30 16.30 Explore the unique contribution of Italian designers and makers to glamour and style on the slopes, beside the sea and even on the golf course. Curators, stylists and designers will look at the most timeless examples of luxury leisurewear by modern and contemporary Italian designers and brands.
45, 35 concessions, 15 students

FROM MAINSTREAM TO MODERN: WILLIAM, BEN AND WINIFRED NICHOLSON Saturday 21 June, 10.30 17.00 The work of William, Ben and Winifred Nicholson spans diverse styles and generations, from Victorian to Modern. The portraitist and illustrator William Nicholson is best-known for his striking prints, while son Ben was one of the most radical and innovative artists of his day. Bens wife, Winifred was a painter who developed a personal impressionistic style. Curators and historians discuss the lives and work of this extraordinarily talented family.
45, 35 concessions, 15 students In collaboration with the Decorative Art Society

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Portrait of Queen Victoria by William Newzam Prior Nicholson, 1897

Ferragamo and Hepburn, 1954 Banca Dati dellArchivio Foto Locchi, Firenze

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PRACTICAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

www.vam.ac.uk/workshops All courses are suitable for beginners and include all materials (unless stated otherwise) DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 1 Thursdays 24 April 19 June (excluding 29 May), 10.30 13.00 For those who are new to photography, learn how to use your camera controls creatively, capture light and colour and edit your photos. Combining theory and practice, you will have opportunities to study original photographs in our archives and get expert feedback and guidance to introduce you to digital photography.
Led by Justina Burnett and Jasprit Singh 320, 256 concessions DSLR camera required

ART CARDS SOFT CIRCUITS: INTERACTIVE ACCESSORIES Friday 9 May, 10.30 17.00 Learn how to create beautiful, professional Saturday 3 May, 10.30 17.00 cards inspired by patterns and motifs in the Create your own light-up purse or small bag in V&A collections, using Photoshop to transform this introductory workshop. You will learn how images and photographs into stunning digital to work with a range of textiles to create your designs. Your designs will be uploaded to the accessory, which uses a drawstring to turn the circuit on or off. Starting with an introduction to Moo website for manufacture and you will electronics, you will be taught how to sew your receive a pack of 25 cards and envelopes within own circuit using conductive thread, LEDs and a two weeks of the workshop. Led by Paddy Hartley coin battery. 80, 64 concessions
Led by Codasign 80, 64 concessions

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 2 Mondays, 12 May 7 July (excluding 26 May), 10.30 13.00 This eight-week course is designed for students who have already completed our Level 1 course or those who already have a good understanding of manual controls and want to improve their camera skills and advance their creative photographic techniques. Participants will explore composition, exposure and photographic style through practical assignments, with all nal work collated in a printed book for them to take away.
Led by Jasprit Singh 320, 256 concessions DSLR camera required

GARDEN DESIGN TODAY THE GEORGIAN WAY Friday 16 May, 10.30 16.30 Many of the rules and tools for todays garden designers were developed and perfected by William Kent and his peers in Georgian Britain. Working with award-winning designer Juliet Sargeant, learn how landscape design principles of the Georgian period can be translated into your garden to create an aesthetically pleasing, practical and sustainable space.
Led by Juliet Sargeant 63, 50.50 concessions

V&A DRAWING CLUB: ARTISTS BOOKS Tuesdays, 13 May 24 June (excluding 27 May), 10.30 13.30 Inspired by artists books from the V&A collection, explore a variety of techniques using different media and papers to create a sketchbook or artists book. You will learn both traditional and experimental drawing methods, recording your ideas to create a unique piece.
Led by Freya Pocklington 189, 151.50 concessions

THE PLAYWRIGHTS CRAFT Saturday 17 Sunday 18 May, 10.30 16.30 Join award-winning playwright Alexandra Wood for this introduction to writing for the stage. Through a range of written exercises and group discussions you will learn the basic principles of writing a play - with attention paid to structure, dramatic action, characterisation and dialogue.
Led by Alexandra Wood 126, 101 concessions

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Emilie Giles, Codasign

The Library of Lost Books Project, Freya Pocklington, Photography-Professor David Knight 2013

Design for a cascade at Chatsworth, ca. 173540. Pencil, pen and ink, wash Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth. Reproduced by permission of the Chatsworth Settlement Trustees

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR IPAD Saturday 17 May, 10.30 17.00 Bring along your iPad or use one of ours and learn how to get the best from your tablet. We will show you how to set up cloud storage accounts, install apps for reading and downloading books, upload and edit photographs and much more in this one-day course for new iPad owners.
Led by Jasprit Singh 80, 64 concessions

COUTURE BEADING: BRIDAL EMBELLISHMENTS Friday 6 Sunday 8 June, 10.30 16.30 Learn how to construct beaded braids, chains, buttons, drops and tassels to use as trims and embellishments for bridal wear, accessories or bridal jewellery. Beaded lace, passementerie motifs and ribbon work will also be covered in this compendium of couture embellishment techniques.
Led by Diana Vernon & Lesley Coidan from Couture Beading and Embellishment 189, 151.50 concessions

PHOTOSHOP PROJECTS Fridays, 6, 13 & 20 June, 10.30 17.00 This course will introduce you to the basic tools required to get you up and running with condence, with week-by-week projects that cover the core capabilities of this powerful image editing software. Subjects include photo retouching and image repair, understanding layers and applying special effects, and all techniques are cross-compatible with Photoshop Elements 9 and free online image editing tools.
Led by Paddy Hartley 240, 192 concessions

HOW TO BE FABULOUS IN BUSINESS Saturday 14 June, 10.30 16.30 Work with the Papergirls as they share their experiences of setting up and growing a successful wedding stationery and greetings card business. Suitable for new ventures, businesses needing a little boost or those thinking about starting out, this masterclass will cover all aspects of how to set up in a competitive environment, from nding your inspiration to marketing and budgets.
Led by Abigail Warner & Lucy Ledger from the Papergirls 101, no concessions

SKILLS SHARING: THE ART OF FLORISTRY Sunday 15 June, 11.00 16.00 Celebrate Gypsy Traveller Roma History Month in this skills sharing workshop. Explore the historic connection between traveller communities and the art of oristry, before learning how to create a stunning oral arrangement with expert guidance. Pick up professional tips and tricks relating to the care of cut owers and leave with a beautiful bouquet to take home.
Led by Betty OLeary & Rose McCarthy (MUNYA) 50.50, no concessions Part of Gypsy Traveller Roma History Month Jointly organised with Phil Regan Creative

TINY TREASURES: MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday 7 June, 10.30 17.00 This one-day workshop is designed for digital photographers who wish to improve their skills in macro photography highly detailed images of small and intricate objects. You will learn how to get the best macro photography results from your digital camera without the use of a special macro lens.
Led by Jasprit Singh 80, 64 concessions DSLR camera required Beaded passementerie neck-piece, Couture Beading & Embellishment Company

EN PLEIN-AIR IPAINTING Saturday 14 June, 10.30 17.00 Work with professional artist Joseph Anthony Connor to explore the creative possibilities of your tablet and learn how to create your own digital landscape paintings using apps like ArtRage. Participants can bring along their tablet or use one of ours.
Led by Joseph Anthony Connor 80, 64 concessions

DESIGNING YOUR FIRST WEBSITE Saturday 28 Sunday 29 June, 10.30 17.00 This course will teach you how to design your own website where you can promote and share your work or create a space for collecting your ideas and interests.
Led by Wen Sheng Hong 160, 128 concessions

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How to be Fabulous in Business Workshop, photography by Olivia Shaw at Craft Central

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FAMILIES & YOUNG PEOPLE

FAMILIES

EASTER HOLIDAYS DIGITAL KIDS Saturday 12 Sunday 13 April, Friday 18 Monday 21 April & Saturday 26 Sunday 27 April, 10.30 17.00 Stage and perform your own animated version of a Shakespeare play using our iPads. POP-UP PERFORMANCE: BOTTOMS DREAM Saturday 12 April, Friday 18 Monday 21 April & Saturday 26 Sunday 27 April, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 Help Bottom solve the mystery of the woods.
Suitable for all the family

www.vam.ac.uk/families
All events are free and drop-in and are recommended for ages 5+ (unless stated otherwise)

ALWAYS AVAILABLE Journey across the V&A with backpacks, trails or, for early years, an Agent Animal bag. To explore brilliant interactive exhibits look for on the map. WEEKENDS POP-UP PERFORMANCE Saturdays, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 Join the performance team for fun and interactive gallery plays and activities. In June take part in performances around the M. F. Husain: Master of Modern Indian Painting exhibition and as part of Refugee Week. DROP-IN DESIGN Sundays, 10.30 17.00 (except during school holidays when other activities are available) Pick up a design challenge, hunt for ideas in the galleries, then create your own design. In June draw with wire and take part in an activity about migration as part of Refugee Week. DIGITAL KIDS Sunday 15 June, 10.30 17.00 Join us on Fathers Day in our state-of-the-art Digital Studio to get creative with our family friendly activities.

MAY HALF TERM DIGITAL KIDS Saturday 24 May Sunday 1 June, 10.30 17.00 Grow your own garden using drawing, model making and animation. THE IMAGINATION STATION Saturday 24 May Sunday 1 June, 10.30 17.00 Explore glorious gardens across the museum. Collect ideas then redesign the Museums John Madejski Garden. POP-UP PERFORMANCE Saturday 24 May Sunday 1 June, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 Meet William Kent a famous 18th-century designer of houses and gardens and lover of good food.
Suitable for all the family

WORKSHOPS MAKE-IT: LANDSCAPE DESIGN Monday 26 Friday 30 May, 10.30 12.30 & 14.30 16.30 Work with a landscape designer to design a garden for a grand house.
Recommended for ages 5-12 7.50 per child, children must be accompanied by an adult (maximum one adult per child) Advance booking essential

SHAKESPEARE: THE PUPPET SHOW Monday 14 Saturday 19 April (excluding Friday 18 April), 12.00 & 14.00 (16 & 17 April 14.30 & 16.00) Theatre collective The Puppet Story present a musical extravaganza.
5 per person, 15 family ticket, online booking only at www.puppetcentre.org.uk Supported by Arts Council England, Golsoncott Foundation and Puppet Centre

THE IMAGINATION STATION Friday 18 Sunday 27 April, 10.30 17.00 Set the scene and help design the enchanted wood from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream.
Recommended for ages 3+

SHAKESPEARE 4 KIDZ Tuesday 22 Friday 25 April, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 Experience love and magic in A Midsummer Nights Dream.
Suitable for all the family All Easter events are part of the V&As Shakespeare Festival, see p.28

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Family Art Fun at the V&A

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YOUNG PEOPLE

www.vam.ac.uk/create Create! is supported by Fondation dentreprise Herms

CREATE! WORKSHOPS 11.00 16.00 FASHION DESIGN Saturday 5 April (13 15 years) Saturday 12 April (16 19 years) DIGITAL 3D MODELLING FOR STAGE DESIGN Saturday 10 May (13 15 years) FASHION ILLUSTRATION Saturday 10 May (13 15 years) Saturday 17 May (16 19 years)
15 per workshop, no concessions

CREATE! COURSE 11.00 16.00 MAKE A COSTUME Wednesday 23 Friday 25 April (13 15 years)
45, no concessions

CREATEVOICE (16 24 years)

Free, drop in

Are you creative and interested in museums and culture? Then join CreateVoice, our young peoples collective.
Email create@vam.ac.uk for more information

CREATEVOICE AT FRIDAY LATE: COLLECTION OF COLLECTIONS Friday 27 June CreateVoice will take part in this Friday Late with an exciting event more details online.

CREATEINSIGHTS 18.30 20.00 Go behind the scenes with members of CreateVoice. Behind the Shakespeare Festival Friday 18 April Being a Research Assistant for The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 Friday 16 May Being a Museum Educator Friday 20 June

CREATETOURS 20.00 20.30 Join members of CreateVoice to nd out more about the galleries that inspire them. Theatre & Performance Galleries Friday 18 April Fashion Gallery Friday 16 May China Gallery Friday 20 June

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Costume design by Dean Blunkell

Robin Auld

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2014 Monday 7 April Sunday 4 May Join us to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeares birth with a programme of talks, performances, screenings, tours, workshops, special activities and events for all ages. Festival highlights include an energetic, pocketsized performance of Henry V by all-male Shakespeare company Propeller, a chance to be taken on a culinary journey through the tastes and smells of Elizabethan England with food historian Tasha Marks, a special Shakespeareinspired concert by The Bookshop Band, and an array of themed family activities. The main Festival Fortnight, packed full of fun events, runs THE CRAFT CAMPAIGN: WHERE DO YOU from 21 April to 4 May. BELONG? Visit www.vam.ac.uk/shakespeare for the full programme Sunday 11 May, 11.00 16.00 Visit www.vam.ac.uk/Shakespeare for the full programme The world feels much more of a global village in STAYING POWER: DECKS, DANCE todays culturally diverse society. In the lead-up AND DIALOGUE 19502000 to Refugee Week, this Craftivism workshop will Friday 18 April, 13.00 18.00 & 19.00 22.00 give space to reect upon how we perceive and Explore themes captured by photographers portray our own identity and the identity of who have recorded the black experience. A others. Whilst hand-stitching your own luggage day and night, open to all, to discover how tag to keep or leave somewhere as provocative photography has recorded the transformation street art, you can meditate on and discuss of music, the wave of subcultures and the what it would feel like to be a refugee and what shifting disposition of a nation. Chill out with personal baggage we put on others. DJs in the garden, bring your photographs to Led by Sarah Corbett, founder of the Craftivist Collective our preservation experts, share your photo story Free, drop in with an oral historian, attend an image-making Supported by Coats Crafts masterclass and show off your results in our pop-up display.
Free, drop in Jointly organised with the London International Ska Festival and Tighten Up Crew Staying power is a partnership project between the V&A and the Black Cultural Archive funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund under the Collecting Cultures Initiative

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Teenage boy, just arrived from Jamaica, shows off his latest reggae dance, Brixton Hill, 1968, photograph by Neil Kenlock

Dominic Thorburn plays the Earl of Westmorland in Henry V by Propeller Theatre, photo Manuel Harlan

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MEMBERS WEEK 2014 Friday 9 May Friday 16 May Now in its fth year, Members Week 2014 is set to be the best yet with with exclusive events including talks by Elizabeth Emanuel and Bulgari. Celebrate the importance of V&A Membership and all it contributes to the Museum with this week full of special events, offers and activities, open to both Members and non-Members.
For more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/membersweek

PRIX PICTET Thursday 22 May Saturday 14 June Now in its tenth year, the Prix Pictet is the global award in photography and sustainability. Eleven outstanding international photographers show projects on the theme of consumption, contributing to the debate about the most pressing social and environmental challenges today.
Free, drop in

TATCHO DROM TAKE THE STAGE Saturday 28 June, 15.00 16.00 Explore the musical heritage of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Inspired by the migration of Gypsies, which started 1500 years ago in Rajasthan, this innovative production of music and dance will inspire and inform appreciation of traditional Gypsy music and culture.
Free, booking essential Part of Gypsy Traveller Roma History Month

THE LAUNCH: GYPSY TRAVELLER ROMA HISTORY MONTH Sunday 1 June, 13.00 16.00 Join us for the launch of Gypsy Traveller Roma History Month at the V&A. Enjoy a special performance which will celebrate the richness Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities bring to the UK. Through poetry and personal verse, song, dance and lm you will share in the communitys many and varied academic and artistic achievements.
5, 3 concessions Part of Gypsy Traveller Roma History Month Jointly organised with Phil Regan Creative

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Wedding dress, draped silk tulle and French lace with boned bodice and net petticoat, 2001, Elizabeth Emanuel for Art of Being, photo by Stuart Weston

Hong Hao, My Things No. 1, 2001, Beijing Prix Pictet Ltd 2013/14

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OPEN STUDIOS & DEMONSTRATIONS

FREE TALKS & TOURS

All Talks and Tours are free, no booking required (unless stated otherwise) RESIDENCY PROGRAMME 13.00 16.00 Nao Matsunaga: Ceramics Resident 19 & 23 April 3, 7, 17, 21 & 31 May 4, 14, 18 & 28 June Visit Nao in his studio to nd out more about his research at the Museum, his creative practice and his work in progress.
Supported by Maurice and Rosemary Lambert

TOURS & GALLERY TALKS For a full programme of tours and gallery talks visit www.vam.ac.uk/whatson TOUCH TOURS For Visually Impaired visitors This Time in History: What Escapes, by Rose Frain Thursday 24 April, 11.00 Are you sitting comfortably? Thursday 8 May, 11.00 A World to Win: Posters of Protest and Revolution Tuesday 17 June, 11.00
Free, advance booking essential

The T-shirt Issue: Digital Design Residents A collective from Berlin, The T-Shirt Issue use 3D scanning and software from different elds to manipulate objects and reconstruct clothing patterns in 3D.
In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut London

Liam OConnor: Exhibition Road Drawing Resident Using drawing as a starting point, Liam will be documenting the progress of our Exhibition Road building site.
Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund Find out more at www.vam.ac.uk/residencies

DIGITAL DESIGN DROP-IN Saturdays, 26 April, 24 May & 21 June, 13.00 16.00 Drop in and meet digital artists and designers who explore intersections of art, design, craft and technology. See show and tell presentations of new cutting-edge projects and chat with them about their work. THIS HAPPENED Saturday 24 May, 14.00 17.00 This Happened is a series of events focusing on the stories behind interaction design. Having ideas is easier than making them happen. The event will delve into projects that exist today and how their concepts and production processes can help inform future work.

BSL TALKS For Deaf & Hard of Hearing visitors This Time in History: What Escapes, by Rose Frain Friday 25 April, 18.30 The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 Friday 30 May, 18.30 A World to Win: Posters of Protest and Revolution Friday 27 June, 18.30
Free, advance booking essential

William Kent: Creating the Grand Tour Style Wednesday 4 June Julius Bryant, Keeper of Word and Image Wedding Dresses 1775-2014 Wednesday 11 June Edwina Ehrman, Curator M. F. Husain: Master of Modern Indian Painting Wednesday 18 June Divia Patel and Mrs Usha Mittal Victorian Electrotypes at the V&A: A Perfect Marriage of Art and Industry Wednesday 25 June Angus Patterson, Senior Curator
Free, drop in

LUNCHTIME LECTURES 13.00 13.45 Shakespeare and the V&A Wednesday 30 April Bill Sherman, Head of Research The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 Wednesday 14 May Sonnet Stanll, Curator
Poster by the See Red Womens Workshop, colour screenprint, London, 1974

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Nao Matsunaga, F-315(L) and F-312(R), 2012 Photo: Victoria Ling

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INFORMATION

OTHER SERVICES
Opinions Service Experts are available to give opinions on art and design objects brought to the Museum on the rst Tuesday of each month, 14.30 17.00. Please check in advance that the relevant expert will be available.
www.vam.ac.uk/opinions

YOUR VISIT
Study Collections at Blythe House, Olympia Access textile and fashion collections in the newly opened Clothworkers Centre, together with the archives of artists and designers and the national collection of the performing arts. Located at Blythe House, London W14, open Tuesday Friday and available by appointment only.
Archive of Art and Design: archive@vam.ac.uk or 020 7602 8832 Clothworkers Centre: clothworkers@vam.ac.uk or 0207 602 3698 Theatre and Performance: tmenquiries@vam.ac.uk or 020 7942 2697

V&A SOUTH KENSINGTON Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL u South Kensington, Knightsbridge Buses: C1, 14, 414 and 74 Opening Times 10.00 17.45 daily 10.00 22.00 Fridays On Fridays selected galleries remain open after 17.45 Admission Admission to the V&A is free. A separate charge may apply to exhibitions and events. Booking Your Tickets www.vam.ac.uk/whatson 020 7420 9736 for exhibitions 020 7942 2211 for events
Fees apply to phone and online bookings

Eating & Drinking The Caf is open daily 10.00 17.15 and open late on Fridays. Main courses are half price for children under 10. Access All events and exhibitions are accessible to disabled people and extra support is available upon request. Disabled visitors get concessionary rates to exhibitions and up to two carers can visit for free and assistance dogs are welcome. If you require assistance please arrange this in advance by calling 020 7942 2211, textphone 020 7942 2002 or email bookings.ofce@vam.ac.uk
www.vam.ac.uk/access

Groups The V&A offers a wide range of private tours and talks to meet your group requirements.
www.vam.ac.uk/groups

Schools The V&A offers an inspiring programme for Primary and Secondary schools and Teachers. Admission to the V&A is free. There is a 2 entry fee per student or teacher to all charged V&A exhibitions. School groups must pre-book for self-guided and exhibition visits. A minimum 10 days notice is required.
www.vam.ac.uk/learning

Study Rooms The V&As collections of prints, drawings, paintings and photography, alongside the RIBA collections of manuscripts and architectural drawings, are open TuesdaySaturday, 10.00 17.00.
020 7942 2563

V&A/RCA History of Design Course This two year postgraduate course offers three specialisms at MA level.
hod@rca.ac.uk

Join the V&A V&A Members enjoy free entry to exhibitions, exclusive previews, the V&A Magazine, talks and tours, and use of the Members Room. Standard membership is 64 and Under-26 membership 35 - join today.
020 7942 2271 www.vam.ac.uk/membership

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9PA 020 8983 5200
www.museumofchildhood.org.uk

National Art Library This major public reference library is the national collection of documentation on art, craft and design. Open TuesdaySaturday, 10.0017.30 and until 18.30 on Fridays.
020 7942 2400 www.vam.ac.uk/nal

Support the V&A Enjoy a closer relationship with the V&A by joining the Director's Circle, making a gift or leaving a legacy. All donations, large and small, are vital to our work.
020 7942 2716 / 2717

Keep in Touch Visit www.vam.ac.uk/signup and subscribe to our e-newsletters featuring exhibitions, events and special offers. victoriaandalbertmuseum @V_and_A Shopping The V&A Shop has a full range of fashion accessories, jewellery and stationery. The V&A Bookshop contains publications covering all aspects of art and design.

The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green houses the national collection of childhood-related objects and artefacts, spanning from the 1600s to the present day. The collection features toys, games, childcare, clothing, furniture, and art and photography. The Museum also runs a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, a wide variety of activities and events for adults and families, and an award-winning programme for schools. u Bethnal Green Buses: D6, 106, 254, 309 and 388

Hire the V&A The V&A is available for daytime and evening events and for lming.
020 7942 2647

Corporate Partnerships Associate your business with the V&A. Sponsorship and Corporate Membership offer a wide range of creative commercial benets.
020 7942 2151

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