Events

A varied programme of events for general and special interest complements the exhibition. All events are free and drop-in unless otherwise stated. For information and advance booking call 020 7942 2211 or e mail bookings.office@vam.ac.uk.

Diane Arbus Symposium

Date:

Saturday 3 December

Time:

10.00-18.30

This symposium brings together a prestigious panel of speakers and some exclusive films. The speakers include individuals who knew and worked closely with Diane Arbus, curators and scholars who have researched the Arbus archive, experts from other disciplines and contemporary photographers. A highlight is a special film using an original 1970 audio recording that reconstructs a slide presentation given by Diane Arbus. The day will cast new light on an artist whose imagery continues to challenge and enrich us today. Advance booking advised.

Tickets: Full £37, Senior Citizens, V&A Members and Patrons £31, Students, Disabled people and ES40 holders £11

Wednesday Late View Lecture

Date:

Wednesday 2 November

Time:

19.15-20.10

Made from the mid-1950s until the early 1970s Arbus's bold and startling images amount to a contemporary anthropology. Gain an insight into the artist's influences and working methods with a lecture by Martin Barnes, V&A Curator of Photographs Advance booking advised

Tickets: £8.50, concessions available

Educators' Private View

Date:

18 November

Time:

18.30-21.00

Preview of the exhibition for teachers and lecturers with a talk by Martin Barnes, V&A Curator of Photographs
Pay bar

Free, but booking essential

Young Peoples Events

Time:

11.00-16.00

In Your Image?

• Saturday 5 November (11-12 year olds)
• Saturday 26 November (16-18 year olds)
• Saturday 3 December (13-15 year olds)

Create logos, cards and T-shirts with your image, using digital self-portraits manipulated in PhotoShop.

Photographic Sketchbooks

• Saturday 12 November (13-15 year olds)
• Saturday 19 November (16-18 year olds)

Learn new photographic techniques and create a sketchbook of black and white digital photos, arranged to record your creative ideas.

Portraits and Montages

• Saturday 26 November (13-15 year olds)

Explore techniques of portrait photography and photomontage and create poster designs.

Tickets £10

Family Event

Photo Key Rings

Date:

Monday 24 - Sunday 30 October

Time:

11.00-17.00

Use digital photography to make your own photo key ring. Borrow a digital camera and sharpen up your photography skills as you explore the Museum.

Drop-in event. Free, but places limited. Allow at least one hour for this activity. ID deposit required to borrow a camera. Last camera issued at 15.45

Events for People With Disabilities

Events for Hearing Impaired People. Interpreted in BSL

Talk

Date:

Wednesday 27 October

Time:

18:30-19:15

Talk and tour with Anne-Marie Eze, V&A Assistant Curator of Photographs

Photographic Workshop

Date:

Saturday 10 December

Time:

10:30-15:30

Photograph an object from the Museum's wide collection and have your chosen image put onto a T-shirt.

Events for Visually Impaired People

Talk

Date:

Saturday 5 November

Time:

14:00-16:00

Talk and tour for visually impaired visitors with Martin Barnes, V&A Curator of Photographs.

Photographic Workshop

Date:

Saturday 3 December

Time:

10:30-15:30

Photograph an object from the Museum's wide collection and have your chosen image put onto a T-shirt.

Event for People with Learning Disabilities

Photographic Workshop

Date:

Saturday 5 November

Time:

10:30-15:30

Photograph an object from the Museum's wide collection and have your chosen image put onto a T-shirt.