New galleries for sculpture 1300–1600, 2010
Sculpture 1300 - 1600, rooms 26 and 27
Rooms 16a, 25 - 27, located to the east of the John Madejski Garden, were transformed into beautiful new spaces for the display of stained glass and European sculpture dating from 1300 - 1600AD. The project was supported by a generous grant from the DCMS/Wolfson Foundation Museum and Galleries Improvement Fund.
The new display of predominantly painted wooden sculpture from Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain complements the Museums displays of European and Asian sculpture.
The renovation saw the galleries reopen in November 2010 with the historic architecture restored and the mosaic flooring reinstated.
Design
The gallery designer was Celine Dalcher from the V&A's Design Department. Since joining the Museum in 2007 Celine has worked on a range of FuturePlan projects including The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Galleries.
This development was completed as part of FuturePlan
FuturePlan is transforming the V&A by revitalising visitor facilities and redisplaying the collections. Using the best architects and designers, we are bringing the V&A into the 21st century and restoring modern design and innovation to the heart of the museum.
Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton
8 February – 22 April 2012
Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Medieval and Renaissance Galleries Postcard Book
The Medieval and Renaissance Galleries 1300-1600 postcard book
Buy nowEvent - Touch Tour: Religious and secular sculpture from 1300-1900
Thu 16 February 2012 11:00
TOUCH TOUR: Join this touch tour for blind and partially sighted visitors to explore religious and secular sculpture at the V&A.
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