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Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) was a provocateur who took pleasure in challenging typical notions of dress. Witty, elegant and often strikingly surreal, her designs incorporate ...

The first Chinese wallpapers appeared for sale in London in the late 17th century. These hand-painted papers, and the chinoiserie (use of Chinese motifs and techniques) decorative styles they inspired ...

This guided tour brings together highlights from our Scottish Design Gallery, celebrating pieces inspired by nature. From the work of Scottish designer Geoffrey Mann to Alexander Johnston and the ...

Rodin paved the way for 'modern' sculpture, challenging accepted traditions in his figures, portraits, groups and conceptual works. The V&A has 24 Rodin sculptures, including 18 given by the sculptor ...

The V&A has been touring its exhibitions overseas since 1987 and today works with venues in over 40 countries making it one of the largest touring programmes in the world. We offer an incredible range ...

The British Council and V&A East are launching two new Fellowships, with a focus on Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The Fellowships will fund creative practitioners to carry out fieldwork research in ...

Decorative, sensual, and uncompromising, Art Nouveau ('New Art') emerged as a dynamic and expressive style in the visual arts from the early 1890s to the First World War. Taking its inspiration from ...

Scottish football fans can now show their support in style with the launch of a newly commissioned Scotland World Cup Football Scarf, released this week by V&A Dundee, Scotland’s Design Museum.

So we all know RAYE is super talented (6 BRIT Awards talented), but did you know that she spent a lot of her career writing hits for other artists? RAYE is not just an amazing singer – she’s also a ...

Strange shapes, floating body parts and bizarre landscapes: the Surrealists sought to challenge notions of normality through the power of photography. Surrealism began in the wake of the First World ...

Join author and cultural historian Mary E. Davis in conversation with Justine Picardie for a look at the life and legacy of couturier Paul Poiret, who led the way for Dior, Chanel, Schiaparelli and ...