The V&A National Art Library’s Chief Librarian, Richard Espley will discuss how the Book came to be acquired by the V&A and its association with the 1868 Battle of Maqdala. Richard will explain the ...

Treat yourself or a loved one with the gift of Membership: enjoy free access to all exhibitions, access to our Members’ Room, priority booking to evening talks, and much more.

Jennifer Wearden was a V&A textile curator for 28 years, responsible for the V&A’s collection of Turkish, Persian, Caucasian, Central Asian and European carpets. She has authored/co-authored ...

Kathy graduated at Oxford University and the Courtauld Institute. In 2001 she completed a PhD thesis on French painters in Rome during the 19th century. A lecturer specialising in 19th-century art ...

Are you a David Bowie fan, or just recently discovered his music? David Bowie had many personas during his career, expressing his creativity and feelings at those times in his life. Let’s see whether ...

V&A Innovate is an annual National Schools Challenge, asking students in years 7, 8 and 9 to work in teams of 4 – 6 to design a solution to a real-world problem. We're asking students to work in teams ...

After a recent fundraising campaign, we were able to save for the nation an intricately detailed walrus ivory carving showing the biblical scene of ‘The Deposition of Christ’. This object is ...

We are delighted to announce the V&A Adobe Creative Residents for 2025. Jessica Starns will be the Inclusive Design Resident, Michael Akuagwu will be the Photography Resident and Ciara Neufeldt will ...

Treat yourself or a loved one with the gift of Membership: enjoy free access to all exhibitions, access to our Members’ Room, priority booking to evening talks, and much more.

Think you’re a true Noah Kahan fan? Test your knowledge of his deep, poetic lyrics by guessing what lyric comes next! Each question features a line from one of Noah’s songs, and it’s up to you to ...

If you were to design a postcard that captures the spirit of your local area, what photograph would you pick? Like Kay Ibrahim’s vibrant image of Stratford Bus Station, instead of a local landmark or ...

Benjamin Phillips is this year’s winner of the V&A Illustration for Children Award and the Moira Gemmill Illustrator of the Year for his illustrations in the graphic novel Alte Zachen written by Ziggy ...