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The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's leading museum of art, design and performance.

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  1. 13 hours ago

    Enjoying LDF so far? 🙌 Don’t forget to book tickets for Medusa: Architecture + Reality, an installation exploring the role of nature in modern architectural spaces.

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  2. 19 hours ago

    More than meets the eye… 👀 Discover the hidden structures in three historical objects from our fashion collection, and how materials from the natural world have been incorporated.

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  3. Sep 18

    Missing the beach already? 😎🏖️ Take a look through our collection of classic seaside posters, encapsulating over two centuries of British holiday pastimes:

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  4. Sep 18

    From aluminium structures to augmented reality experiences, we are excited for the start of London Design Festival! Explore the full programme of displays, special events and talks here:

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  5. Sep 18

    NOW OPEN | Jameel Prize: Poetry to Politics See the works of 8 international designers nominated for the prestigious Jameel Prize: Entry is free! Just book a free timed ticket. You can also walk-up without a ticket, but at busy times you may need to wait.

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  6. Sep 17

    Very OTT, just how we like it. The Rococo period was defined by the flamboyant style that influenced both fashion and interior design. The use of natural motifs were especially popular. 🌸 🌼 🌷 Take a scroll through some of our favourite examples.

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  7. Sep 17

    We’ve missed this. We’re back next week with our first Friday Late event in over a year, ft live performances, film screenings, installations, DJs & workshops. Entry to Friday Late is free! Just book a free ticket to the museum. Find out more:

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  8. Sep 17

    that during the C.18th and throughout the C.19th many medieval and renaissance manuscripts were cut up to extract their beautiful illuminations? Explore over 2,000 manuscript cuttings with our free Fragmented Illuminations display - on now!

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    Sep 15

    Global Design Forum is back to and online with 20 talks, panels and workshops. All FREE to attend. Opens this weekend. To book your spot visit:

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  10. Sep 16

    Have you been enjoying our John Madejski Garden this summer? 😎 From intricate mosaic facades, to hidden plaques with a sweet story, discover the history behind the ‘heart’ of the V&A:

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  11. Sep 16

    A master of Japanese art, Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e prints are recognised all over the world. The most iconic? ‘Great Wave off the Coast of Kanagawa,’ part of the series, ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.’ 🌊

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  12. Sep 16

    With pink enamel and a brilliant diamond centre, this wild rose by Carl Fabergé is a stunning example of his imitation from nature. 🌹 Tickets for Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution go on sale in less than 1 week!! Find out first:

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  13. Sep 15

    📢 JUST IN: the winner of the Jameel Prize is Saudi Arabian artist with his installation 'Paradise Has Many Gates'. Find out more and see the works of 7 other international nominees of the Jameel Prize in this free exhibition:

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  14. Sep 15

    How beautiful! Textile designer Lucienne Day’s ‘silk mosaics,’ are composed of 1 cm square strips of silk, creating stunning designs through carefully juxtaposed blocks of colours and weave textures. Learn more:

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  15. Sep 15

    William Talbot was credited as the British inventor of photography? 📷 Often capturing the natural world, his discovery of how to make multiple prints revolutionised image making. Learn more about his life and work:

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  16. Sep 14

    Oh hello, Loewe. We can’t resist a Morris print 😍 William Morris’ well-known ‘Strawberry Thief’ pattern was designed in 1883. In 2017, Loewe released a capsule collection inspired by his designs, including this ‘Puzzle’ bag. Book

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  17. Sep 14

    From fabrics to furnishings, CFA Voysey was one of the most enduring designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. 🎨 Whilst his work has many characteristics, his patterns that feature motifs from the natural world define his style.

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  18. Sep 13

    Happy Un-Birthday, we've got a treat for you. In this chapter of Animating Alice, our heroine meets Humpty Dumpty, who happens to be a pretty grumpy character. Animated by @teamxteam3 and narrated by Katie Leung. Learn more:

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  19. Sep 13

    From brooding seascapes to picturesque rural landscapes, our rich collection of works by John Constable are inspired directly from nature. ☀️ 🌊 🍃 Take a closer look:

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  20. Sep 12

    Traditional Indian dress has been reinvented to create modern garments for new generations, inspiring designers from all around the globe. 😍 See examples from our collection that beautifully combine traditional and contemporary Indian design.

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