TALKS, TOURS & LECTURES
Evening Talks
Tracey Emin signs autographs following a talk at the V&A (click image for larger version)
Our Evening Talks programme features big names from the world of design, art and culture. All talks take place in either the Lecture Theatre or the Hochhauser Auditorium from 19.00-20.00 and are on Friday evenings unless otherwise stated.
Read more about Friday Evenings at the V&A.
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Terry Jones. Photograph by Andrew Ogilvy. (click image for larger version)
Terry Jones
Medieval Lives
Friday 5 February
Hochhauser Auditorium
Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Comedian, writer, director and ex-Monty Python star, Terry Jones is also the presenter of the award-winning documentary, Medieval Lives, which challenges popular views of the Middle Ages. He discusses his alternative view of the period.
£8, £6 concessions
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The Amarna Princess, created in Bolton 2003, sold for £440,000, seized by the Metropiltian Police Service's Art & Antiques Unit 2006. (click image for larger version)
Fakes & Forgeries
Friday 5 February 2010
Lecture Theatre
19.15-20.30
A panel of leading experts discuss the world of art fakes and forgeries. Speakers include Grayson Perry; DS. Vernon Rapley (Art & Antiques Unit, New Scotland Yard); Mrs. Leslie Webster (Former Keeper at the British Museum); Dr. Mark Evans (Senior Curator of Paintings, V&A) and Janet Ulph (Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Durham). The dicussion will be chaired by the V&A Museum's Deputy Director, Ian Blatchford.
Free, ticketed
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Alan Bennett. Photograph by Nigel Parry. (click image for larger version)
Alan Bennett
Talking Theatre
Tuesday 9 February
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Playwright, author and satirist Alan Bennett has been a household name in British theatre ever since he starred in and co-authored the review Beyond the Fringe. He discusses his work and his career.
£8, £6 concessions
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Taken from Woman as Design by Stephen Bayley. Published by Conran Octopus. Photo:Roger Mavity (click image for larger version)
Stephen Bayley
Woman as Design
Friday 12 February
Hochhauser Auditorium
Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
In his latest book, 'Woman as Design: Before, Behind, Between, Above, Below', design critic Stephen Bayley, explores the female body and its relationship to design. For him woman is a masterpiece; the perfect fusion of form and function. Feminine curves, proportions, fissures and orifices, Stephen insists, have inspired designers from architects to car-makers for centuries. So is this a useful re-evaluation of the female body or a sexy makeover of female objectification? Stephen discusses these issues.
£8, £6 concessions
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David Dimbleby. Photograph by Georgina Leslie/BBC. (click image for larger version)
David Dimbleby
The Seven Ages of Britain
Friday 19 February
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
Broadcaster and writer David Dimbleby presents the fascinating story of how British art from pre-Roman times to the present reflects the history of Britain. From the Iron Age onwards, art has been a mirror to the nation - capturing who we are and heralding the major events of each era. Hear Dimbleby discuss his unique exploration of British history through its most beautiful and influential works of art . This event accompanies the new BBC series of the same name.
£8, £6 concessions
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Ken Follett (click image for larger version)
Ken Follett
The Art of Historical Fiction
Friday 5 March
Lecture Theatre
19.00-20.00
The best-selling author talks on researching and writing about the Renaissance, the Middle Ages and other periods of the distant past. His enduringly popular book 'The Pillars of the Earth', chronicles the challenges of a community as they struggle to build a cathedral and protect themselves during the tumultuous 12th century. 'World Without End' takes place in the same town two centuries later with the characters finding themselves at a crossroad of new ideas about medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice, with the menace of the Black Death threatening.
£8, £6 concessions
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David Linley. Photograph by Sarah Hogan. (click image for larger version)
David Linley
Star Pieces, Spectacular Furniture
Tuesday 9 March
Hochhauser Auditorium
Sackler Centre
19.00-20.00
Designer, writer and Chair of Christies, David Linley discusses objects and ornament from all ages that are timeless in their exquisite craftsmanship and arresting beauty. After studying at Parnham House School for Craftsman in Wood, Linley opened his own workshop and now heads Linley, designers and manufacturers of quality furniture, upholstery and accessories. He has written books on furniture and home design.
£8, £6 concessions
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Bruce Oldfield. Photgraph by John Swannell. (click image for larger version)
Bruce Oldfield
Talking Fashion
Friday 12 March
Lecture Theatre
19.00–20.00
British fashion designer Bruce Oldfield is best-known for his couture wear and has dressed royalty, aristocracy and numerous celebrities including Sienna Miller, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Diana Princess of Wales. He discusses his career.
£8, £6 concessions
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Frank Stephenson. Courtesy of Serious Wheels. (click image for larger version)
Frank Stephenson
Talking Design
Friday 19 March
Lecture Theatre
19.00–20.00
Designer of the world-famous Mini and design chief for Ferrari and Maserati, Stephenson also created future vehicles for Fiat and Lancia and now works for McLaren. He talks about designing lifestyle and
automobile icons.
£8, £6 concessions
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