The Temple of Apollo
This remarkable plaque combines fine and decorative arts; the work of leading sculptor, Michael Rysbrack, decorativ…
Read article
Rudolph II and Prague
The Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II (reigned 1572–1609) was one of the greatest patrons and collectors of art of the …
Read article
Conservation or restoration? Treatment of an 18th century clock
This clock (M.1108-1926) made by William Carpenter in the late 18th century, has four moving elements and was to be…
Read article
Kitchen clock, by Max Bill, 1956
This kitchen clock, which incorporates a mechanical timer, was designed by Max Bill whilst director of the Hochschu…
Read article
Purchase Grant Fund: Past grants A-B
This listing gives details of objects bought with assistance from the Purchase Grant Fund, with a note of the amount awarded, listed by town or city.
Memory Maps: Grayson Perry's autobiography by Wendy Jones
Grayson Perry, the potter, was born and grew up in Essex - in Bicken Acre, Great Bardfield and Chelmsford. Wendy Jones met Grayson in 1999 at a therapy group. They became friends and she suggested she write his biography. It was published seven years later when he was well-known and successful.
Sculpture, metalwork, ceramics & glass department
Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass
Friday Late, May: Yohji Yamamoto at Play
27 May 2011. Join us for a celebration of the quirky side of Yohji Yamamoto’s design world.
The V&A at war: 1939–45
What happened to the V&A during World War II (1939-45) is a little-known story that can be pieced together from the records kept by the then director Sir Eric Maclagan and his staff.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
Book nowShop online
'Time Paper' Clock by D-BROS
'Time Paper' Clock by D-BROS for the V&A Cherry on the Cake: Paper collection.
Buy now
