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A rare jade tankard inlaid with gold and studded with rubies and emeralds has been acquired by the V&A. The tankard was originally made for an Ottoman sultan in the late 16th century, in the imperial capital of Istanbul.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A rare jade tankard inlaid with gold and studded with rubies and emeralds has been acquired by the V&A. The tankard was originally made for an Ottoman sultan in the late 16th century, in the imperial capital of Istanbul.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 …
The Victoria & Albert Museum Announces the Shortlist for the Jameel Prize 2011
LONDON.- The V&A announce the shortlist for the Jameel Prize 2011 on Thursday 17 March 201 1 at Art Dubai. Ten artists and designers have been shortlisted for this year’s prize, which is awarded every two years. They are: Noor Ali Chagani, Monir S…
The Victoria & Albert Museum Announces the Shortlist for the Jameel Prize 2011
LONDON.- The V&A announce the shortlist for the Jameel Prize 2011 on Thursday 17 March 201 1 at Art Dubai. Ten artists and designers have been shortlisted for this year’s prize, which is awarded every two years. They are: Noor Ali Chagani, Monir S…
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…
Victoria & Albert Museum in London Says It has Unearthed "Only" Film of Ballets Russes
LONDON (REUTERS).- A dance enthusiast has discovered what London’s Victoria & Albert Museum said on Monday was the only known film footage of a Diaghilev Ballets Russes dance performance. The silent, black and white film is just over a minute long with…
Victoria & Albert Museum in London Says It has Unearthed "Only" Film of Ballets Russes
LONDON (REUTERS).- A dance enthusiast has discovered what London’s Victoria & Albert Museum said on Monday was the only known film footage of a Diaghilev Ballets Russes dance performance. The silent, black and white film is just over a minute long with…
Victoria & Albert Museum at Dundee Designs Unveiled
DUNDEE.- Six stunning designs for the V&A at Dundee project will be unveiled at an exhibition in Abertay University library this Wednesday (29 September). The ‘V&A at Dundee – Making it Happen’ exhibition features work from the six shortlisted teams o…