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Jewish Donors and Collectors at the V&A
Join us to rediscover influential Jewish figures, understand how their contributions helped build a world‑leading encyclopaedic collection, and reflect on why this chapter of cultural philanthropy has so often been forgotten
Celebrate the often‑overlooked stories behind the V&A’s early collections at a special event exploring the vital role of Jewish collectors and dealers in shaping the museum. From Ralph Bernal’s extraordinary 1855 auction to Lionel de Rothschild’s generous loans of Renaissance and baroque masterpieces , their impact was profound.
This event is presented as part of Jewish Culture Month
This event is presented as part of Jewish Culture Month
