V&A’s new centre reveals pivotal role photography plays in reflecting and shaping our world: In May, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum opened the much-anticipated second phase of its Photography Centre. Set to be the UK’s largest permanent photography display, it will survey the medium’s past, present and future. With plans to rotate displays across seven …
David Bowie: five must-have items for the V&A’s new centre: The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has announced the opening of a new David Bowie Centre for the Performing Arts in 2025 at V&A East Storehouse in east London. This follows the news that the museum has acquired – through donation – the artist’s …
Why the V&A’s new Africa Fashion exhibition is important – and long overdue: Fashion is a catalyst to tell deeper, richer, expanded stories from across the African continent. We hope visitors will be inspired and assumptions will be challenged. Christine Checinska, curator A landmark show has recently opened its doors at the V&A in London, …