What's On Saturday 14 July 2012
Exhibitions
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British Design 1948-2012:
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EXHIBITION: Celebrate the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘austerity’ games to the summer of 2012. The exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British design and how the country continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and design.
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Ballgowns:
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EXHIBITION: This spring the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Heatherwick Studio:
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EXHIBITION: As part of a season of events celebrating British design, the V&A presents the first major solo exhibition exploring the work of one of the most inventive design studios practicing today. Heatherwick Studio has earned a renowned international profile through projects spanning the disciplines of architecture, furniture and product design, to engineering, sculpture and urban planning.
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Special Events
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Where Did You Hang Out?
SPECIAL EVENT: Examine popular culture in London during the 50s and 60s. Hear guest speakers’ accounts of growing up during this period, listen to monologues within the display and view the Hanging Out documentary. For the full programme of activities click the link on left
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Rio Occupation Residency
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OPEN STUDIOS: Graphic Artist Breno Pineschi and Costume & Set Design Artists Eric Fuly and Robson Rozza will be residents at the V&A during July as part of the Rio Occupation project which brings 30 groundbreaking artists from Rio to London to occupy public spaces around the city this summer. 11, 14, 18 & 25 July 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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Pop-Up Performances
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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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Make-it: Jewellery (10-12yr olds)
WORKSHOP FOR 10-12 YEAR OLDS: Create jewellery from a range of everyday and inexpensive materials and explore different techniques and processes.
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Free talks & tours
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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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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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Workshops
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Best of British Design: The Story in Stitch
SUMMER SCHOOL PRACTICAL WORKSHOP: Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 July, 10.30 – 16.30 Explore line drawing through the medium of hand stitch and learn techniques including couching and chain stitch.
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