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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 ...

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 ...

The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer's influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under ...

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 ...

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 ...

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New Work is our creative commissions programme. Twice yearly, artists create work in response to a theme, exploring how art and design intersect with daily life. Our first theme, Making East London, ...

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