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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.
Fashion in Motion: Alexander McQueen
The Alexander McQueen Fashion in Motion live catwalk event took place in June 1999. London born and educated, dubbed 'enfant terrible' by the fashion press, Alexander McQueen became one of the youngest designers to achieve the title ‘British Designer of the Year' in 1996 and again jointly in 1997.
V&A Press images
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Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton
8 February – 22 April 2012
Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Event - Create! Image Makers
Thu 16 February 2012 11:00
YOUNG PEOPLE'S EVENT: Who creates a unique style and brand for a star? Using The House of Annie Lennox exhibition as inspiration, find out what’s involved in being an image maker. With the input of a fashion designer and stylist you will create a concept for your star, draw the outfits they will wear and on day two, learn all about make-up and how to create a look.
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