Punk to Pop

Re-examining the rich and eclectic creative explosion across music, art and fashion from 1972 – 85.

This exhibition will explore how a generation of self-determined artists responded to austerity, boredom and political turbulence, sparking seismic cultural change, creating  enduring musical genres and inspiring the future of popular entertainment.
Exhibition

  • Opens Saturday, 13 March 2027

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • Tickets available soon

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Header image:
Promotional poster for Sex Pistols' single God Save The Queen, 1977. Jamie Reid. Artwork: Jamie Reid, courtesy Sex Pistols Residuals / Universal Music Group