V&A conferences and symposia feature leading international academics, writers and practitioners and discuss the theory and practice of contemporary and historical visual art, culture and design. They are held throughout the year and include a special student price. Details of the upcoming programme can be found below. Details of Study Days, Courses and Seminars can be found on the Courses and Study Days page.
Fashioning the Early Modern: Creativity & Innovation in Europe 1500-1800
Wed 16 May 2012–Sat 15 September 2012
CONFERENCE: Friday 14 and Saturday 15 September, 11.00-17.00
Taking Early Modern fashion seriously, this conference will explore three key themes: Innovation, Dissemination and Reputation. Invited speakers include, Lesley Miller, John Styles and Evelyn Welch.
Subsidy, Patronage & Sponsorship : Theatre and Performance Culture in Uncertain Times
Thu 19 July 2012–Sat 21 July 2012
CONFERENCE: The V&A and the University of Reading are organising an international conference related to the major AHRC project, ‘Giving Voice to the Nation': the Arts Council of Great Britain and the development of theatre and Performance in Britain 1945-1995.
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Fashioning the Early Modern: Creativity and Innovation in Europe 1500-1800
Fri 14 September 2012–Sat 15 September 2012
CONFERENCE: Explore three key themes of early modern fashion: Innovation, Dissemination and Reputation. Invited speakers include, Lesley Miller, John Styles, and Evelyn Welch.
Friday 14 – Saturday 15 September, 10.00 – 17.15
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.
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