This July the Museum of London Docklands will open a new free display, Feeding Black: Community, Power & Place, in its London, Sugar & Slavery gallery. The exhibit will draw on collaborative community collecting to explore the central role food plays in Black entrepreneurship and identity in South East London. Food is central to what it means... Continue Reading →
News: V&A to immortalise Heston Blumenthal’s iconic Mock Turtle Soup in Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser
Then the Queen left off, quite out of breath, and said to Alice, “Have you seen the Mock Turtle yet?”“No” said Alice. “I don’t even know what a Mock Turtle is.”“It’s the thing Mock Turtle Soup is made from” said the Queen. The V&A will immortalise Heston Blumenthal’s iconic Mock Turtle soup in the first-ever... Continue Reading →
News: Refurbished V&A Raphael Court unveiled ahead of museum reopening to the public
The V&A has unveiled a first look at the newly refurbished Raphael Court – home to the Raphael Cartoons – following a landmark renovation in 2020 to mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death. Together with a new interpretive approach, the refreshed gallery will transform the way museum visitors experience the Cartoons, lent to the... Continue Reading →
News: V&A to reopen on 19 May with three major exhibitions, new displays, and the transformed Raphael Court
Following a year of stop-start closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the V&A is delighted to announce that it will reopen its doors to visitors on Wednesday 19 May 2021, pending final confirmation from the government. With over 200,000 objects, six floors and seven miles of gallery space, all of the museum’s collection galleries will... Continue Reading →
News: Fabergé Eggs to go on show in UK for the first time for major exhibition on the goldsmith in London
Opening this November, the V&A announces Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Fabergé’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition will shine a light on his triumphs in Britain as... Continue Reading →
News: Museum of London launches video series featuring London comedians during Women’s History Month
This International Women’s Day, the Museum of London is pleased to share the launch of an original video series created in collaboration with some of the funniest women in comedy. The five-part series will feature five London based comedians; Samantha Baines, Jenny Bede, Jen Ives, Thanyia Mooreand Leila Navabi. Each have created their own original short comedic pieces inspired by different... Continue Reading →
News: V&A announces Katerina Jebb/Elizabeth Parker to celebrate International Women’s Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the V&A today announces Katerina Jebb/Elizabeth Parker, a new display showcasing a single large-scale photomontage by Katerina Jebb. Jebb’s artwork spotlights a rare 19th century embroidery sampler from the V&A collection, which narrates the incredible hardships of its young female creator, Elizabeth Parker, who was born in 1813. This... Continue Reading →
News: Museum of London to host exclusive free online event featuring Dermot O’Leary
Dermot O'Leary, broadcaster and author of the Toto the Ninja Cat series will be joined by Museum of London curator Meriel Jeater to delve into the history of London and find out what inspired Toto's newest adventures. From St. Paul's to the legend of Dick Whittington and his faithful cat Tom, discover surprising stories through... Continue Reading →
News: Museum of London acquires Mayor of Lambeth’s homemade ceremonial chain as part of Collecting COVID project
The Museum of London is pleased to announce that it has acquired a ceremonial chain created by Councillor Philip Normal, Mayor of Lambeth, as part of its ongoing Collecting COVID initiative. Normal made the chain, or collar, for his virtual appointment to Mayor of Lambeth on 22 April 2020 during the first national lockdown. Created... Continue Reading →
News: V&A brings Raphael Cartoons to life at home, ahead of gallery reopening
Today, the V&A unveils a host of new digital content about the Raphael Cartoons for everyone to enjoy from home, ahead of the reopening of the transformed Raphael Court to the public after the latest national lockdown lifts. Available on the V&A website, the new online offering provides those based both in the UK and... Continue Reading →