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Omer Arbel’s live glass-blowing unites sculpture and experimentation at the V&A
Canadian creative Omer Arbel’s design practice is a collision of worlds, uniting sculpture, design, invention and – in his show ‘Material Experiments’ at the V&A for London Design Festival 2022 – performance
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British mosques explored: 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale preview
Previewing the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale, we catch up with Shahed Saleem, one of the curators at the Applied Arts Pavilion Special Project. Titled ‘Three British Mosques', this exciting collaboration between La Biennale di Venezia and London's Victoria & Albert Museum focuses on adapted mosque spaces in London
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Tom Hingston on designing for Serpentine Galleries, the V&A, and Wallpaper*
London-based art director and graphic designer Tom Hingston discusses his visual identities for Serpentine Galleries
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Zaha Hadid’s 'Crest' installation to transform the V&A’s garden during the London Design Festival
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Fresh display: Adrian Friend breathes new life into the V&A’s museum shop
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Michael Anastassiades’ public drinking fountains address plastic pollution during London Design Festival
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Theaster Gates: London, urban reform and exemplars of Black excellence
The American artist and urban planner returns to London for a cultural takeover on a grand scale, and – as one of five visionaries invited to nominate creative leaders of the future for ‘5x5’, Wallpaper’s 25th anniversary project – picks five exemplars of Black excellence leading the way for social and creative change
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Robotics and nature entwine in the V&A’s beetle-inspired pavilion
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V&A Museum’s new map navigates seven miles of gallery space
Anyone who has ever found themselves waylaid in the V&A will welcome the addition of a new map, and nearly 400 signs, comprising 60 totems, 130 hanging signs as well as an entirely new signage at gallery thresholds
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V&A spotlights the sartorial and social significance of the kimono
For the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment
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’Japonisme’: Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art reopens at the V&A
The V&A’s Toshiba Gallery of Japanese Art, originally opened in 1986, has re-opened after a six-month refurbishment programme. The new-look space will exhibit 550 works, a mere fraction of the 40,000 pieces in the permanent collection.
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Jameel Prize announces first ever joint winners of the Islamic art and design award
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V&A unveils two new designs for east London cultural hub
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Trail glazing: Edmund de Waal scoops the 2017 London Craft Week Medal
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Pieces of privilege: the V&A questions the idea and essence of luxury
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The V&A celebrates the 200th birthday of pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron
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Kengo Kuma's V&A Dundee opens its doors to the public
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Mirror, mirror: the V&A hosts Mexican garden installation
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Bridging the gap: W* meets French engineer and architect Marc Mimram
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'Small Stories' at the V&A Museum of Childhood opens doors to astonishing miniature worlds
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Shining levels: Swarovski to unveil crystal totem at V&A for London Design Festival
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Genius engineering: the V&A celebrates the work of Ove Arup with a new show
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Course of nature: V&A dissects fashion’s relationship with the living world
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Wonder walls: a new installation at the V&A draws on Ireland's cultural roots
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Top 5 design exhibitions to see in February from around the globe
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Victoria Beckham S/S 2020 London Fashion Week Women's
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‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ exhibition opens at the V&A
