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2 days ago

Sumō comes to London

Sumō, Japan’s national sport, comes to London this week, with a rare five-day sumō tournament at the Royal Albert Hall. This will be the second professional tournament to be held in England, the last event... The post Sumō comes to London appeared first on V&A Blog.

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3 days ago

Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite finds

There are currently 3,000 objects on display, spread across two galleries, at the V&A Wedgwood Collection. For the past two years, cataloguer, Heather Densham, and junior photographer, Morgan McMahon, have been working behind the scenes... The post Cataloguing Wedgwood – some recent favourite finds appeared first on V&A Blog.

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4 days ago

Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora

Just five months after the opening of V&A East Storehouse, we’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with international arts foundation, Art Explora. Together, we’ll be bringing inspiring creative experiences to communities across east London... The post Bringing arts opportunities to east Londoners: a new partnership with Art Explora appeared first on V&A Blog.

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13 days ago

Conversing with objects and embracing discomfort

Ever since I left Egypt, I have been contemplating my relationship with my heritage, perhaps to heal my disrupted sense of belonging. In my newly adopted home in Europe, I found solace in museums. There,... The post Conversing with objects and embracing discomfort appeared first on V&A Blog.

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13 days ago

The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries!

We are now eagerly awaiting your submissions for the V&A Illustration Awards 2026. Two years have passed since we called on all established illustrators, and those developing their craft, to put their best work forward... The post The 2026 V&A Illustration Awards welcomes your entries! appeared first on V&A Blog.

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18 days ago

The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact

Curious about mentoring? One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the museum and heritage sector is the chance to work with colleagues who are incredibly generous in sharing their knowledge, experience and insights... The post The mentoring advantage: small conversations, big impact appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodies

In May, we finally opened the doors of V&A East Storehouse to the public. Just a few weeks later, the space was transformed once again for back2back: Archival Bodies with a dynamic blend of site-responsive... The post In Case You Missed It: Highlights from back2back Archival Bodies appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions – new fellowship opportunities

We are delighted to announce a second round of funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for the Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions opportunity. Following the success of the... The post Early career fellowships in cultural and heritage institutions – new fellowship opportunities appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

The Water Diviners Trail – explore V&A South Kensington through the eyes of artist Jumana Emil Abboud

A self-guided trail through the V&A, by artist Jumana Emil Abboud The post The Water Diviners Trail – explore V&A South Kensington through the eyes of artist Jumana Emil Abboud appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

V&A and Bunnett-Muir Musical Theatre Archive Trust award their first Musical Theatre Fellows and Grant Recipients

When we invited researchers and practitioners to apply for the new Musical Theatre Research Grants earlier this summer, we could not have anticipated the breadth of exciting proposals we would receive. Now, the V&A and... The post V&A and Bunnett-Muir Musical Theatre Archive Trust award their first Musical Theatre Fellows and Grant Recipients appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions Fellowship Updates

Perspectives on Research is a series of blog posts commissioned as part of the Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions programme, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and coordinated by... The post Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions Fellowship Updates appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 1 month ago

‘Everything happens because of the story being told’ – 5 key moments from our Robin Hood Gardens event

In July, V&A East celebrated its collaborations with former residents of Robin Hood Gardens and young East Londoners who helped shape the narrative of the façade of Robin Hood Gardens that now sits at V&A... The post ‘Everything happens because of the story being told’ – 5 key moments from our Robin Hood Gardens event appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

How we’ve refreshed the V&A From the Collections pages

Our From the Collections pages have served as gateways to these narratives, offering curated explorations... The post How we’ve refreshed the V&A From the Collections pages appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

Summer 2025 at Young V&A

As the school holidays draw to an end, this summer has seen visitor numbers to our free permanent displays consistently above target at Young V&A. We got off to a rousing start in early August,... The post Summer 2025 at Young V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

Concerts on centuries-old musical instruments: a 1970s experiment

Imagine visiting the V&A and stumbling across a free concert of early music, performed on centuries-old instruments, inside an 18th century music room. This was the vision of an experimental concert series launched at the... The post Concerts on centuries-old musical instruments: a 1970s experiment appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

The Youth Collective Takes Over Library and Archives Discovery Day

On 22 August 2025, the fourth Library and Archives Discovery Day welcomed 846 visitors to the V&A. Four enthusiastic members of V&A Youth Collective joined the library and archives team to co-produce this event. The... The post The Youth Collective Takes Over Library and Archives Discovery Day appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

The V&A and its Jewish heritage: A day of learning from objects and stories in the V&A’s collection

As Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, reminded attendees of the one-day symposium held at the museum in November 2024, a discussion of Jewish cultural heritage and its links to the museum was ‘essential’.... The post The V&A and its Jewish heritage: A day of learning from objects and stories in the V&A’s collection appeared first on V&A Blog.

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about 2 months ago

Shining a light on accessibility in exhibitions

At the Victoria and Albert Museum, accessibility and preservation go hand in hand – and nowhere is that more evident than in our current Design and Disability exhibition. Each month, on the final weekday, we... The post Shining a light on accessibility in exhibitions appeared first on V&A Blog.

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2 months ago

Exploring bequests at V&A South Kensington

Why leave a legacy? Bequests come to the V&A museum in numbers large and small in various ways. Their stories are often fascinating. Serious collectors amass pieces through their lives and wish to find a... The post Exploring bequests at V&A South Kensington appeared first on V&A Blog.

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2 months ago

Behind the scenes: Curatorial Libraries at the V&A

Frequent visitors to the National Art Library (NAL) will undoubtedly have heard of the multiple levels of storage behind the public facing reading room needed to house our immense collections. A few lucky individuals may... The post Behind the scenes: Curatorial Libraries at the V&A appeared first on V&A Blog.

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3 months ago

Models, materials, and modifications: a close look at Jacopo Sansovino’s Lucretia

Close looking and scientific investigation of a sculpture can lead to exciting new insight into the artist’s methods. Careful examination of Lucretia (museum no. A.2-1962), a gilded wood statuette produced by Italian sculptor and architect... The post Models, materials, and modifications: a close look at Jacopo Sansovino’s Lucretia appeared first on V&A Blog.

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3 months ago

Shining a light on accessibility in exhibitions

At the V&A, accessibility and preservation go hand in hand – and nowhere is that more evident than in our current Design and Disability exhibition. Each month, on the final weekday, we host Lights Up... The post Shining a light on accessibility in exhibitions appeared first on V&A Blog.

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3 months ago

Which nine objects has the Princess of Wales chosen to display at V&A East Storehouse?

A ‘mini display’ selected by the V&A’s Royal Patron is on show from July 2025 until early 2026. HRH the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has selected nine objects for a brand new public display... The post Which nine objects has the Princess of Wales chosen to display at V&A East Storehouse? appeared first on V&A Blog.

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3 months ago

Call for papers – Ukrainian Cultural Heritage and UK Institutions: Shifting Perspectives and Practice

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, cultural institutions around the world have become more aware of the long-standing attempts at erasure and appropriation of Ukrainian identity, as well as the need to better situate Ukrainian... The post Call for papers – Ukrainian Cultural Heritage and UK Institutions: Shifting Perspectives and Practice appeared first on V&A Blog.