Press releases 2010
Press releases provided for journalists by the V&A Press Office for the year 2010.
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Press releases 2009
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Press releases 2008
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The British Library Dust Jackets collection
The British Library collection of dust jackets is held on loan by the V&A at Blythe House. Begun in the 1920s, the collection now contains over 11,000 items, including not only examples from British publications but also from Europe, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South America, India, Japan and Russia.
Metalwork decoration techniques
Metalworking decoration techniques explained with examples from the V&A's collection.
Touring exhibition: Street Art
Drawn from the V&A collections, this exhibition explores Street Art as a diverse, constantly evolving, transient art form that moves across derelict buildings, bus shelters and city hoardings across the world.
Obituary of James Wardrop
View SourceView Source James Wardrop (1905–57) was a librarian with a special interest in Italian Renaissance miniatures, manuscript illumination, calligraphy and typography. He joined the Library of the Victoria & Albert Museum (now the National Art Library) in 1929 as an assistant. In 1936 he became the part-time director of the Gregynog Press, gaining a practical knowledge of typography as an aspect of art. He later became Deputy Keeper of the Library.
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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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Event - Create! Menswear
Sat 21 July 2012 11:00
YOUNG PEOPLE'S EVENT: Create your own waistcoat. Learn how to cut, shape and sew a garment.
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