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Library and Archives Discovery Day at Storehouse
Did you know that there is a vast collection of Library and Archive materials at V&A East Storehouse? Join us in the Study Centre to take a closer look at some specially selected items from the National Art Library and Archive collections!
See
Rare and unique works from the Archive of Art and Design, the Theatre and Performance archive and library, and our collection of historic and contemporary children’s books.
Time: 12:00-17:00
Location: Study Room D
Hear
Location: Study Room D
Hear
Listen to a twenty-minute talk from one of our archive and library collections staff.
‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’: Cataloguing the David Bowie Archive
‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’: Cataloguing the David Bowie Archive
David Bowie saved over 90,000 items documenting his life and creative process dating from the early 1960s through to the release of his final album Blackstar in 2016. The archive is one of the largest collections dedicated to a single artist in popular music. Join Project Archivist Holly Stepp as she takes you through the history and process of cataloguing the archive, as well as showcasing highlights from the collection.
Time: 12:30
Location: Study Room B
A range of 10-minute lightning talks will also be taking place on the day, highlighting particular aspects or items from our collections. Details will be posted on the Storehouse noticeboard on the day.
Do
End the day with some origami and join us to fold paper animals from the children’s artists’ book, Zoo in my Hand.
Time: 16:00
Location: Study Room B
Other drop-in activities inspired by our children’s book collection will take place in Study Room B throughout the day.
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