Francis Williams - a portrait of an early black writer
This is a portrait of Francis Williams, the first recorded black writer in the British Empire. It was painted aroun…
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Poems about the V&A: 'Once Upon A Time' by Valerie Bloom
In 2002 the V&A and the Poetry Book Society commissioned five poets to create new works inspired by the British Gal…
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Obituaries of George Wingfield Digby
George Wingfield Digby (1911–89) was an art historian with a wide range of specialist interests including ceramics …
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Obituary of Hender Delves Molesworth
Hender Delves Molesworth (1907–78) was renowned for his knowledge of European sculpture, particularly German sculp…
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Black heritage
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Black theatre and performance
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Africans in medieval & Renaissance art: the Moor's head
The use of the 'moor's head' as a heraldic device dates from the 13th century. The emblem has connections to the Crusades, reflecting associating individual families with victories over the Moors.
Powerdressing: Zoot suits
Despite being worn by a relatively small number of people, who themselves formed part of a minority in early 1940s America, the zoot suit occupies a conspicuous place within the intertwined histories of fashion and cultural identity.
Africans in medieval & Renaissance art reading list
Recommended resources for the study of Africans in medieval & renaissance art.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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