To coincide with the closure of the Fashion gallery from 4 May 2025 ahead of a major transformation project due for completion in spring 2027, we’re excited to be launching a new trail. The ...

Are you a brooding romantic? A maximalist rebel? A darling dandy? A walking meme in platform boots? It’s time to find out which fashion tribe would have you as their core member! Take this fun ...

Exhibitions, displays, courses, talks – plus events for V&A Members. See What's on at the V&A venues, and online ...

The museum is delighted to welcome ‘Sol Salin I’ to the Photography Collection, a unique salt encrusted photograph by the French artist Ilanit Illouz. ‘Sol Salin I’, photograph, by Ilanit Illouz , ...

Students on the V&A / RCA History of Design Postgraduate Programme spend the autumn term researching an object in the museum’s collection. In this series, we share some of their exciting discoveries.

With Shrek 5 on the way it’s time we discovered which character from the franchise you are most alike! Do you think you’re goofy and silly like Donkey, or sassy and cute like Puss in Boots? Let’s find ...

Other blogs in this series have discussed the removal and dispersal of four ceilings and other architectural elements from the palace of Torrijos. This begs the question, did the Spanish state try to ...

Paul Blow is the winner of the V&A Illustration Award in Advertising and Commercial, 2024. He won for his album cover for indie band The Chesterfields New Modern Homes (Mr Mellow’s Music 2022). Our ...

Interest in objects from East Asia has been prevalent at the V&A since its establishment in 1852. Seen as a vital design resource, the arts of Japan became an area of particular interest for the ...

Walpurgisnacht, also known as Walpurgis Night, Saint Walpurgis Night and Saint Walpurga’s Eve, is a celebration that takes place every year on the night of April 30 and into the early morning of May 1 ...

We live in a world where what we think of as our reality is constantly shifting, being contested and reimagined. Versions of narratives are increasingly shaped by data through our smartphones, AI and ...