Editor's Note
‘Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration’ is the latest exhibition to open at the V&A. The exhibition is made up of portraits of the Queen by the great photographer, Cecil Beaton – a man whose work influenced fashion and film in ways that no photographer before had achieved. Our two films look at his legacy and his subjects. The first film draws on expert knowledge and first-hand accounts from his two assistants. The second takes a detailed look at his visitors’ book – a veritable hall of fame in paper form.
The V&A is alive with activity surrounding ‘Golden Spider Silk’. In this display, two glistening pieces are on show – a shawl and a cape. The material itself is curious – significantly stronger than silk from a silkworm, yet also incredibly soft. To learn more, watch our new film about the material.
V&A Magazine
No 26 Winter 2011
Michael Bracewell on Postmodernism; Daniel Charny on Power of Making; Power of ...
