TALKS, TOURS & LECTURES
Lunchtime Talks
Lunchtime Talks take place at 13.15 in the Hochhauser Auditorium in the V&A's new Sackler Centre for arts education or Seminar Room 3. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, speakers will give an insight into specialist subjects and exhibitions. Occasional talks are also held on weekends. All talks are free unless otherwise stated.
Acanthus, wallpaper, colour print from wood blocks, William Morris. Museum no. E.496.1919 (click image for larger version)
History of Wallpaper – The Ultimate Guide
Wednesday 18 November
13.15–14.00
Charlotte Abrams
After more than a decade of blank white walls and minimalism, wallpaper has made a comeback. Fashion and design journalist, Charlotte Abrahams, takes an in-depth look at the exciting contemporary wallpaper scene, exploring architectural trompe l'oeil, modern florals, textures and statement walls. This talk accompanies the publication of the book 'Wallpaper: The Ultimate Guide' (Quadrille).
Radha & Krishna in a Grove, opaque watercolour on paper, Indian (Kangra, Punjab Hills),c.1780. (click image for larger version)
A King in Every Saddle: The Nihang Sings of Punjab
Wednesday 2 December
13.15–14.00
Nick Fleming
The Becket Casket; gilt copper and champlevé enamel on a wooden core,French (Limoges), c.1180. (click image for larger version)
Medieval & Renaissance Galleries
Wednesday 16 December
13.15–14.00
Peta Motture
The new Medieval and Renaissance Galleries, house one of the world's most remarkable collections of treasures from the period, including the Becket Casket, Gothic altarpieces and the notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Including an outstanding collection of Renaissance sculpture by Italian masters such as Donatello and Giambologna. Ten new galleries, occupy an entire wing of the Museum presenting the collections in continuous displays to tell the story of European art and design, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the Renaissance period. On display will be more than 1800 objects from the period AD300 to 1600.