What's On Tuesday 30 April 2013
Exhibitions
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David Bowie is
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EXHIBITION: The V&A has been given unprecedented access to the David Bowie archive to curate the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie - one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times.
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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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Late Medieval to Early Renaissance 12/13
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YEAR COURSE: Examine the visual arts in an era of profound cultural, intellectual and social change. Tuesdays, 18 September 2012 – 9 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30
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Evening events
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Design Culture Salon
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CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS EVENT: Listen to discussions about contemporary design issues. Academics, critics and practitioners will open up the debate in an informal atmosphere, chaired by Guy Julier, Principal Research Fellow, Contemporary Design at University of Brighton/Victoria and Albert Museum.
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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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Digital Futures
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FREE EVENT: Join digital design students as they present their work, including 3D printing, data visualisations, interactive installations, sound and more, with fellow artists and designers.
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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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Membership Events
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The Clockmakers' Museum
Established in 1814, the Clockmakers’ collection of clocks and watches is the oldest in the world.
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The Clockmakers' Museum
Established in 1814, the Clockmakers’ collection of clocks and watches is the oldest in the world.
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Workshops
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V&A Drawing Club: The Body Clothed
6 WEEK PRACTICAL COURSE: Develop your figure drawing technique in the inspiring surroundings of the V&A.
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