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Welcome to V&A South Kensington, a world of creativity in the heart of London. From unmissable exhibitions to extraordinary collections, there is something for everyone at the global destination for art, design and performance.
South Kensington, London
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John Lyons' Trinidadian Carnival & Art
An A – Z of gemstones
An A – Z of gemstones
Discover dazzling objects encrusted with gems – from amethyst to Whitby jet
French Windows – the psychedelic music video for Pink Floyd's One of These Days
French Windows – the psychedelic music video for Pink Floyd's One of These Days
A classic piece of experimental animation by award winning film director and a pioneering animator Ian Emes
Knitting patterns – children's wear
Knitting patterns – children's wear
Timeless designs for boys and girls of all ages
V&A trail: Shakespeare's magic
V&A trail: Shakespeare's magic
Explore the Britain Galleries through a Shakespearean lens looking anew at objects on display and discovering links to Shakespeare’s plays.
From the Collections
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Tippoo's Tiger, mechanical organ, about 1793, Mysore, India -
(Detail) Trajan's column, plaster cast, by Monsieur Oudry, about 1864, Paris, France -
The Great Bed of Ware, designed by Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1590 – 1600, Ware, England -
3D-printed Extinction Rebellion logotype woodblock -
Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, manufactured by Custom Flag Company Inc., 2020, Westminster -
(Detail) Pérou evening ensemble, designed by Christian Dior, by Bodin Brossin, 1954, Paris, France -
Costumes for 'Le Train Bleu', designed by Coco Chanel, 1924
