The V&A's computer art collections
The V&A has been collecting computer-generated art and design since the 1960s, and has also acquired two significan…
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'Forever', installation by Universal Everything
Between 21 November 2008 and 1 February 2009 the John Madejski Garden came alive with ‘Forever’, a generative audio…
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'Cinderella' table, by Jeroen Verhoeven, 2005-6
The Cinderella Table is an exploration of the possibilities of CAD-CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided ma…
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V&A Digital Flickr group
Our fantastic Digital Studio in the Sackler Centre for Arts Education is the home of V&A Digital Programmes. We run…
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Web Weekend: Programme
The installations, talks, workshops and games that happened across the V&A's Web Weekend.
Web design study guide
Recommended resources for the study of web design
National Art Library book collections
The National Art Library is both a major reference library and the Museum's curatorial department for the art, craft and design of the book. Its holdings fall into two categories: the General Collection and Special Collections.
Dialogues between past and present: Historic garments as source material for contemporary fashion design
This article explores London fashion designers' use of historic garments for research and inspiration for their collections. Examples of work by graduates from the Royal College of Art, two established designers and an interview with Professor Wendy Dagworthy, Head of Fashion at the RCA demonstrate how historical research helps to build fashion collections redolent of meaning and narrative.
About the National Art Library
The National Art Library is a major public reference library, as well as being the Victoria and Albert Museum's curatorial department for the art, craft and design of the book.
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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Islamic Arts from Spain
Islamic Arts from Spain tells the fascinating story of the art and design produced in Spain under Islamic rule
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Wed 21 April 2010–Sat 21 July 2012
DEMONSTRATION: Drop-in and meet visiting digital designers on selected dates. See ‘show and tell’ presentations of digital design and chat with them about their work. See below for available dates.
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