The V&A and its Jewish Heritage: Objects and Stories

Jewish heritage – as manifest through objects, collectors and artists – has played a significant role in the development of the V&A’s collections and is the subject of a one-day public conference.

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  • Tuesday, 26 November 2024

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • Tickets cost £10.00 - £20.00

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Jewish culture has been part of the V&A’s history since its origins in the mid-19th century. This one-day conference explores Jewish stories at the museum- as revealed through objects, images, collectors and artists- and considers the diverse ways in which Jews have shaped the development of the V&A’s collections.
 
This will take place on Tuesday 26th November and will include a range of international speakers, addressing different aspects of the V&A’s collections. From Jewish amulets crafted in Renaissance Italy, through to twentieth-century fashion designers, and the contemporary challenges in curating Jewish heritage, this conference will act as a showcase for exciting new research, and a catalyst for further collaboration.
 
The conference will finish with a drink reception.

Supported by The Gilbert Trust for the Arts