LONDON.- Blain|Southern presents The Curious Image, the first solo exhibition in the UK by the celebrated Dutch artist and designer Jeroen Verhoeven. The centrepiece of the exhibition is Lectori Salutem,a monumental creation made from highly-polished s…
Victoria & Albert Museum Acquires Spectacular Ottoman Tankard with Help from the Art Fund
LONDON.- A rare jade tankard inlaid with gold and studded with rubies and emeralds has been acquired by the V&A. The tankard was originally made for an Ottoman sultan in the late 16th century, in the imperial capital of Istanbul. A limited number of th…
Victoria & Albert Museum Acquires Spectacular Ottoman Tankard with Help from the Art Fund
LONDON.- A rare jade tankard inlaid with gold and studded with rubies and emeralds has been acquired by the V&A. The tankard was originally made for an Ottoman sultan in the late 16th century, in the imperial capital of Istanbul. A limited number of th…
Victoria & Albert Museum Presents Figures and Fictions: South African Photography
LONDON.- The first UK exhibition of contemporary South African photography from the last ten years is shown at the V&A from April 12 through July 17, 2011. Figures and Fictions: Contemporary South African Photography features over 150 works by some of …
Victoria & Albert Museum in London Unveils Exhibition of Road Project Designs
LONDON.- On 2 March 2011 the V&A unveiled the design proposals by the seven architectural teams shortlisted for the V&A’s Exhibition Road Project with a display of the models in the Sackler Centre. The exhibition is on display from March 2 through…
Victoria & Albert Museum in London Unveils Exhibition Road Project Designs
LONDON.- On 2 March 2011 the V&A unveiled the design proposals by the seven architectural teams shortlisted for the V&A’s Exhibition Road Project with a display of the models in the Sackler Centre. The exhibition is on display from March 2 through…
Two Exceptional Gilt Bronze Figures from a Private European Collection Offered at Sotheby’s
PARIS.- A tour through the highlights of the Asian Art sale on 16th December at Sotheby’s in Paris gives an insight into the diversity and creativity of Asia in all its forms. Key among the works in the auction are two exceptional gilt bronze figu…
National Museum Wales Appoints David Anderson as New Director General
CARDIFF.- The National Museum Wales announced
the
appointment of David Anderson, Director of Learning and Interpretation
at the
Victoria and Albert Museum, as Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’
new
Director General. David Anderson…
National Museum Wales Appoints David Anderson as New Director General
CARDIFF.- The National Museum Wales today announced the appointment of David Anderson, Director of Learning and Interpretation at the Victoria and Albert Museum, as Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales’ new Director General. David Anderson…
The Great Kings of India to Hold Court at the Art Gallery of Ontario
TORONTO.-
This fall the Art Gallery of Ontario opens
its doors to the magnificent world of India’s great kings. Maharaja: The
Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, organized in collaboration with the
Victoria
& Albert Museum, London, …