What's On Saturday 22 October 2011
Exhibitions
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Postmodernism
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EXHIBITION: This is the first in-depth survey of art, design and architecture of the 1970s and 1980s, examining one of the most controversial phenomena in recent art and design history: postmodernism. It shows how postmodernism evolved from a provocative architectural movement in the early 1970s and rapidly went on to influence all areas of popular culture including design, art, music, film, performance and fashion. By the 1980s consumerism and excess were the trademarks of the postmodern. The exhibition explores the radical ideas that challenged Modernism; overthrowing purity and simplicity in favour of exuberant colour, bold patterns, artificial looking surfaces, historical quotation, parody and wit and above all, a newfound freedom in design. See over 250 objects across all areas of art and design and revisit a time when style was not just a ‘look’ but became an attitude. Supported by the Friends of the V&A With further support from Barclays Wealth
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The Power of Making
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EXHIBITION: Power of Making celebrates the role of making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of over 100 exquisitely crafted objects. The exhibition is a cabinet of curiosities showing works by both amateurs and leading makers from around the world, presenting a range of skills with imaginative and spectacular results.
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Special Events
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The Imagination Station - October Half Term
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FAMILY EVENT: Let your imagination run wild as you whiz around the museum to get ideas for a crafty Mister Maker™ inspired activity. You can also try our design bodging challenge. 10.30–17.00. Recommended for ages 3+. Free and drop-in. The station is also available in the Grand Entrance on Saturdays until March 2012, during the Christmans and New Year holidays between Tuesday 27 December 2011 – Monday 2 January 2012 and during February Half-term 2012.
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The Colored Museum - Performance
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PERFORMANCE: Don’t miss The Colored Museum, a hilarious show performed by the acclaimed Talawa Theatre Company.
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Tinkerspace
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SPECIAL EVENT: Come into the Power of Making exhibition for weekly live demonstrations and talks by designers and artists, including the monthly Digital Design Drop-In. Every Friday, 19.00-20.30 & Every Saturday, 13.00-16.00
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Family Events
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Back-packs & Trails
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FAMILY EVENT: Journey across the V&A with fantastic stories, games and multi-sensory materials. Choose from Back-packs, trails or, for the under 5s, an Agent Animal bag.
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Digital Kids
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FAMILY EVENT: Have fun creating your own digital art with help from experts. Free and drop in. Recommended for ages 5+ (unless stated otherwise)
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The Imagination Station - Saturdays
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FAMILY EVENT: Let your imagination run wild as you travel around the Museum to get ideas for our crafty challenges. Find the Imagination Station in the Grand Entrance on Saturdays and the Sackler Centre and British Galleries in the holidays.
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Gallery Play: Little Lights Theatre
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FAMILY EVENT: Enjoy the V&A collection with fun, interactive gallery performances for all the family, available on saturdays.
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Fantastic Mr Fox
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FAMILY EVENT: Enjoy a special screening of this magical film before seeing the puppets in the Power of Making exhibition. 11.00–12.30 & 13.30–15.00. Certificate PG. Free, drop in.
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Displays
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Recording the New: The Architectural Photography of Bedford Lemere & Co. 1870-1930
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DISPLAY: Explore the work of Bedford Lemere & Co, the leading architectural photography company of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In business from the 1870s until the 1940s, Bedford Lemere and his son Harry Bedford Lemere pioneered professional architectural photography and set the standard for others to follow.
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V&A Illustration Awards 2011
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DISPLAY: The V&A Illustration Awards celebrates the best illustration published over the last year. Original artwork from the best illustrated book, book cover, magazine and student illustrator of the year will be on display, together with a selection of all competition entries.
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Print of the Month
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DISPLAY: See highlight pieces from the V&A's outstanding Prints and Drawings collections, chosen by curators and showcased each month. Accessible during Prints and Drawings Study Room opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10.00-17.00 (closed Saturday 28 May).
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Courses
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Craving, Collecting and Caring: Album Covers
SEMINAR: Gain an insight into the creativity, concept and development of album covers and explore iconic works by renowned cover art designers, artists and photographers. Discuss the place of album covers in history and debate what makes a cover collectable.
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Free talks & tours
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Open Studio - Ceramics Residency Clare Twomey
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OPEN STUDIO: Visit the current Ceramicist in Residence at the V&A, Clare Twomey. See work-in-progress and find out more about ceramic design processes and techniques.
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Daily Introductory Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which describes the history of the V&A and introduces a selection of treasures from the Museum's outstanding collections.
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Medieval & Renaissance Tour 11.30
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.
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Open Studio: PostlerFerguson
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OPEN STUDIO: Meet our resident artists and designers, see their work in progress and find out about their creative practice. 13.00–16.00 on selected dates. Supported by the Friends of the V&A
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Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.
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British Galleries Tour
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TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning British Galleries which house the most comprehensive collection of British design and art on view anywhere in the world.
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Young People's Events
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Create! Bling your Bike
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S EVENT: Customise the look of your bike with your own individual designs.
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