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Peter Ghyczy, Garden Egg Chair, 1968/1971 (c) V&A Images
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Cold War Modern: Design 1945-1970
25 September 2008 - 11 January 2009
"Britain's finest exhibition on design in years" - Tom Dyckhoff, The Times
"A landmark exhibition" - Ben Lewis, Evening Standard
Cold War Modern: Design 1945 - 1970 is the first exhibition to explore how contemporary design, architecture, film and popular culture were shaped by the Cold War, an era of high tension and exceptional creativity.
The exhibition brings together over 300 iconic exhibits from a Sputnik and a space suit to films by Stanley Kubrick, paintings by Robert Rauschenberg, fashion by Paco Rabane, designs by Dieter Rams, architecture by Le Corbusier, and vehicles including a Messerschmidt micro-car. £9, concessions available 
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The Story of The Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection until 19 October 2008
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The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection
Until 19 October 2008 A stunning display featuring the performance costumes of The Supremes, one of the most successful groups of the 1960s. Set against the backdrop of the rise of Motown Records, the exhibition includes outfits from the early days of The Supremes to the glamorous Hollywood designs worn at the height of their fame. £5, free to under 18s 
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Ray Flavell, Greenpiece, 1991
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V&A Student Membership
the ideal gift for Art and Design Students Do you know someone doing an art or design course, or perhaps starting one in October? A gift of Student Membership gives a fantastic range of benefits for just £30. Free entry to all V&A exhibitions - no need to book or queue
Members' Preview Days of major new exhibitions and galleries
V&A Magazine 3 times a year
Use of the Members' Room
Members' Events Programme The Museum has great research facilities and events beyond the main gallery exhibits. These include: The National Art Library, study rooms for the collections, The Learning and Interpretation Resource Centre and Blythe House Archive & Library Reading Room. It is also possible to view items that are in the Museum's stores. To buy a gift Membership call 020 7942 2271
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Illustration by Jenny Bowers
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Designerama!
A weekend of events celebrating the new Sackler Centre for arts education at the V&A
24-26 October 2008 Explore how design can change the world during the opening weekend for the Sackler Centre. The weekend is full of events and activities where you can explore, and contribute to, the future of design. Contribute to the Celebrity Design Debate, take photographs of your favourite objects, write down your ideas and get hands-on with artists and designers. Be the first person you know to create an art installation with text messages, have the chance to design the future and help us create the largest Chain of Talent in the world!
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Courtesy John Pasche © Musidor BV
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Object Focus... Rolling Stones 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 now in the V&A collection, thanks to the help of The Art Fund, the UK's leading independent art charity.
Designed by John Pasche in 1970, the pop art design perfectly encapsulated Mick Jagger's sensuous lips and the band's rebelliousness and has been in continuous use by the Rolling Stones ever since. The artwork will hopefully be on display in 2009.
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1/3 off christmas cards at V&A Shop Online
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Early Bird Christmas Card Offer at the V&A Shop Online! Save 1/3 on selected Christmas Cards packs at the V&A Shop Online. With 24 designs, all from the V&A's collections we have a design for everybody this year! PLEASE NOTE: This offer is valid only at the V&A Shop Online and is not available in store. Offer extends to selected card designs only. Early Bird Online Christmas Card Offer ends on 30 October 2008. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.
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V&A on YouTube The V&A now has a channel on YouTube. Take a look at some exclusive videos of our fashion shows and be the first to see new V&A footage by subscribing to receive updates when any new videos have been added.
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5* luxury holidays with Kuoni from £525 per person
Choose any holiday from the new Kuoni North Africa & Arabia 2009 brochure, and receive a discount of £50 per person or £100 per couple! Relax on a cruise down the Nile in Egypt, trek in the lush valleys of the Syrian mountains, enjoy a camel ride in Jordan, or discover the electric architecture of Tripoli in Libya.
To order a brochure or to book visit www.kuoni.co.uk or call 01306 747025
Terms and conditions:
Price above applies to 4 nights at the Les Jardins de la Koutoubia 5* in Morocco, staying in a standard room on a room and breakfast basis, for travel 01 - 10 July 2009. Tour ref: MO200. Offer applicable to bookings made from the new North Africa & Arabia 2009 brochure (excluding departures 01 to 14 April and 17 to 31 December 2009), based on a minimum spend of £500 per person or £1000 per couple. Book by 28 October 2008. Please quote Kuoni V&A exclusive offer. |
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Chinese Whispers - style and glamour at Brighton Museum
'You won't see a prettier show this year' - Richard Dorment, national art critic Discover how Chinese style has influenced 250 years of British design in this major exhibition, which continues to 2 November. Venue details: www.virtualmuseum.info |
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