V&A Magazine

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Published three times a year, V&A Magazine covers all aspects of the visual arts - architecture, design, craft, photography, fashion and fine art - taking the V&A's exhibition and display programme as its starting point.

V&A Magazine aims to be as accessible, intelligent, entertaining and visually appealing as the museum itself. It is available either as part of the V&A's membership package or on subscription.

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In the winter 2011 issue of V&A Magazine

  • To celebrate the V&A’s latest blockbuster exhibition, guest art-director Neville Brody creates a very special cover and Michael Bracewell aims to answer the question ‘What is Postmodernism?’
  • Curator Daniel Charney gives his insight into curating the ‘Power of Making’ show, as well as chairing a very special round-table discussion on the process of creating and the importance of skill in the 21st century.
  • Annie Lennox in conversation about a new V&A display dedicated to her life and work.
  • A series of specially commissioned ‘Private Eye’ cartoons. 
  • An interview with Peter Jensen, the latest star of the V&A’s Fashion-in-Motion series.
  • Postmodern architect Sir Terry Farrell chooses his V&A favourites
  • Plus the latest V&A acquisitions, books and displays previewed.

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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The Ambassador Magazine: Promoting Post-War British Textiles and Fashion (Available to pre-order, due May 2012)

The Ambassador Magazine: Promoting Post-War British Textiles and Fashion (Available to pre-order, due May 2012)

Innovative textiles and fashion in the '40s and '50s

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Event - V&A Connects - Dead Wood: The Future of Magazines

Tue 31 January 2012 18:30

EVENING EVENT: What is the future of Magazines? Over the last few years we’ve moved beyond the printed page to immersing ourselves in online content built around our own specific needs and interests, join the V&A in conversation as we debate the future of the magazine.

Organised in conjunction with Clever Boxer.

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