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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.
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Introducing Eileen Agar: a pioneering surrealist artist
Introducing Eileen Agar: a pioneering surrealist artist
Introducing Eileen Agar, a British artist known for her witty collages and her central position in the surrealist movement’s international networks
A Warrior without a Weapon: Naomi Hobson in conversation
A Warrior without a Weapon: Naomi Hobson in conversation
Discover Naomi Hobson's photographic series 'A Warrior without a Weapon' – striking portraits featuring men and boys with their hair and faces decorated with flowers.
The history of Glastonbury Festival
The history of Glastonbury Festival
"When I set out on this crazy, hippy trip, little did I know that this roller coaster would run".
David Hockney in the V&A: printmaker, painter, pioneer
David Hockney in the V&A: printmaker, painter, pioneer
"I paint what I like, when I like, and where I like."
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