What's On Monday 6 May 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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The Imagination Station
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FAMILY EVENT: Create mini furniture and add it to a fantasy room!
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Evening events
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Craig Lawrence (Non Members)
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EVENING TALK: Please note the event is only on 29th April. Known for his innovative designs in the field of knitwear and use of materials such as Scooby wrappers and gold foil, Craig’s works have been worn by Lady Gaga, Tilda Swinton, Bjork and Florence Welch. Following his success at the V&A’s Fashion in Motion in Summer 2011, Craig will return to the Museum to discuss his work and current projects.
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- 18:30
Free talks & tours
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Daily Introductory Tour
Free entry–
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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Membership Events
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Institut français
This exclusive visit to the Institut français’ Grade II listed Art Deco building will take in the Versailles floors of the listed library, the renovated Ciné Lumière, and conclude with a presentation on their plans for future architectural projects.
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Workshops
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Monday Craft Club: English Embroidery of the Tudor & Stuart Courts
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6 WEEK PRACTICAL COURSE: Explore traditional hand embroidery techniques of the Tudor & Stuart period.
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- 13:00
