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New Work: Making East London
Season
Closes Sunday, 18 October 2026
V&A East Museum
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The Music is Black: A British Story
Exhibition
125 years of Black music-making in Britain. Spanning four continents, this is a story of excellence, struggle, resilience and joy.Closes Sunday, 3 January 2027
V&A East Museum
Events
Stories
Blog post
5 things to know about The Music is Black at V&A East
Blog post
V&A East Storehouse shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2026
Blog post
5 things to know about V&A East Museum
About V&A East Museum
About V&A East Museum
Celebrating making and creativity’s power to bring change
About V&A East Storehouse
About V&A East Storehouse
Immerse yourself in over half a million works from every creative discipline
Walthamstow FC x William Morris: a striking football kit collaboration
Walthamstow FC x William Morris: a striking football kit collaboration
The Music is Black Playlist
The Music is Black Playlist
Every song featured in the audio soundscape for The Music is Black: A British Story at V&A East Museum
What to See
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Cut, Slash & Pull, ensemble, by Vivienne Westwood, 1990, England -
Powder bowl, made by Halex Ltd, 1930 – 39, Walthamstow, London, England -
Hackney Lesbian Strength and Gay Pride 1993, t-shirt, maker unknown, 1993, England -
Tracksuit showing scenes from the 2011 East London riots, by SIBLING, 2012, London, England
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