What's On Wednesday 20 March 2013
Exhibitions
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Light From the Middle East: New Photography
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EXHIBITION: Light from the Middle East: New Photography presents work by artists from across the Middle East (spanning North Africa to Central Asia), living in the region and in diaspora.
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Treasures of the Royal Courts:
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EXHIBITION: The V&A reveals the majesty of the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I to Ivan the Terrible and the early Romanovs in a major exhibition celebrating 500 years of exchange between Britain and Russia.
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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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Courses
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High Renaissance to Baroque 12/13
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YEAR COURSE: Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque focussing on Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and England. Wednesdays, 19 September 2012 – 10 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30
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Rite of Spring Study Sessions
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SEMINAR: Celebrate the centenary of the creation of Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) to music by Igor Stravinsky and designed by Nicolas Roerich.
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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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Open Studios - Keith Harrison: Ceramics Resident Artist
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OPEN STUDIO: Visit the V&A Residency Studios to meet ceramics resident Keith Harrison. Find out about his research, creative practice and work in progress. 13.00-16.00
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The Conservation of Gilded Objects in the New Furniture Gallery
LUNCHTIME LECTURE: Join Conservator Zoe Allen as she presents some of the interesting discoveries made during the conservation of the gilded objects in the New Furniture Galleries.
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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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Membership Events
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Salisbury Cathedral and Wilton House
With its spire reaching 123 metres in height (the tallest medieval structure in the world) and its impressive cloister, Salisbury Cathedral is one of the finest cathedrals in the country. Members will be led on an art and architectural tour of this wonderful building before enjoying lunch in the cathedral restaurant. Members will then visit Wilton House in the afternoon.
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