The origins of rock & pop
As rock and pop music is a 20th century phenomenon, the artists and songs have been preserved in many more ways than those of earlier eras. Thanks to photography we have pl…
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Harry Hammond and the Birth of British Rock
Harry Hammond (1920 - 2009) is regarded as a ‘founding father of music photography’. Focusing on the music industry in the UK, he photographed British and visiting America…
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The story of The Supremes
History of and videos about The Supremes, who recorded 12 US No.1 hits between 1964 and 1969, including an unprecedented five consecutive chart toppers. Set against the bac…
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Rolling Stones lips and tongue logo
The original artwork of the Rolling Stones lips and tongue logo - one of the world's most instantly recognisable symbols of rock and roll - is in the collection of the Vict…
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Pete Townshend's Guitar
Guitar smashed by Townshend in performance with The Who in the late 1960s or early 1970s on display in the V&A's Theatre and Performance Galleries.
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Sampler - Culture Clash
Sampler is a term used both in embroidery and in DJ-ing. In this collaborative project these two cultures are brought together to see what happens when the cultures clash.
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Kylie Minogue: Image of a pop star
Kylie Minogue has continually developed and changed her image since appearing on our TV screens in mechanic's overalls as tomboy Charlene in 'Neighbours'.
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Zandra Rhodes: Textile Revolution: Medals, Wiggles and Pop 1961-1971
Pop art created a fresh new outlook using everyday objects and design conflating high and low culture into a bright bold aesthetic. Fuelled by the pre…
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Mon 27 May 2013–Fri 31 May 2013
FAMILY EVENT: Get the pop star look with costume, make up and photography, with professional photographer, producer and DJ Edward Otchere.
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