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UK, South Africa return looted artefacts to Ghana’s Ashanti king

Britain and South Africa have returned to Asanti king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over 130 gold and bronze artefacts looted between the 1870s and the early 20th century or bought on the open market.

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David Bowie as you have NEVER seen him before as V&A offers fans the ultimate FREE backstage pass

Handwritten lyrics, unrealised films and a chance to handle that Ziggy Stardust suit – inside the new David Bowie Centre

Evening Standard

'I hope people will be forgiving': The return of Art School's Eden Loweth

There was a time Eden Loweth was the hottest designer in London — before allegations of misconduct brought him crashing down. In his first interview since, he tells Joe Bromley about his new collection, years spent in exile and what really went wrong the first time around

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Calling the Shots: A Queer History of Photography is a vibrant look back in time

In what way can a photography collection at one of London’s most prestigious museums authentically narrate queer history? It is a question I asked myself while reading the fascinating new book, Calling the Shots: A Queer History of Photography. Written by curators Zorian Clayton, Lydia Caston and Hana Kaluznick, it…

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Ziggy Stardust costumes to feature among 90,000 artefacts in V&A’s new David Bowie Centre

Handwritten lyrics, costumes and instruments among the items to go on display in V&A’s new East Storehouse venue

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X-ray evidence of Black maths scholar portrait reveals snubbed genius

Clues in painting suggest Francis Williams successfully managed to compute and witness trajectory of Halley’s comet over Jamaica in 1759

The Guardian - UK

‘Immensely private’: inside great sketchbooks from history

The V&A has delved into its archives to showcase the embryonic work of leading artists including Leonardo and Constable along with lesser-known talents

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Historic London landmarks photos show how capital has changed from 1930s to now

Pictures show how London’s landscape has transformed over last century

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift Exhibit Showcases Iconic Musical Memorabilia At V&A Museum

Explore Taylor Swift's musical journey through a special exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, featuring costumes, guitars, and memorabil...

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V&A’s ‘return’ of looted Ghana gold is a new way to tackle Britain’s painful past

A loan deal for the Asante treasures offers a golden opportunity for cultural exchange, argues the museum’s director

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Cecil Beaton: The Royal Portraits by Claudia Acott Williams; Queen Elizabeth II: A Photographic Portrait by Philip Ziegler – review

Two collections of photographs, one newly updated, reveal how important society snappers such as Cecil Beaton were in establishing the royals as sacrosanct figures

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Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto – an expansive show of how the designer used fabric and shape to free the feminine form

The UK’s first exhibition dedicated to the work of French fashion designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel has opened at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A). It is a reworking of the original Chanel exhibition at the Palais Gallieria in Paris in 2020.

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Young V&A crafted as a ‘joyful’ space for children and families

Young V&A opens in east London promising a ‘joyful’ experience for children of all ages

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‘Horrible’ disparity emerging in cultural education in schools, says V&A head

Speaking at launch of UK’s ‘first museum created with and for young people’, Tristram Hunt said it could help fill gap

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Eruptions, explosions and a sexually explicit hoover: V&A Photography Centre review

Stretching from the 1840s to the present, this dazzling collection captures two centuries of art, war, disasters, transport, technology – and boasts some beautifully moving portraits

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The V&A’s Photography Centre: Finally does justice to the museum’s 170 years of photographic riches

Photography has never been more universal and diverse, and these handsome new galleries reflect that

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V&A's Tropical Modernism: a vivid look at architecture culture in newly independent Ghana

Subtitled ‘Architecture and Power in West Africa’, V&A's 'Tropical Modernism' is a richly historical show at the 2023 Venice Biennale, perfectly aligned with the overarching theme of inclusion and exploration of modernism’s overlooked cultural impact

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Picking up a King Charles III coronation commemorative plate? You're buying into a centuries-old tradition

Mugs and plates celebrating the coronations, marriages and deaths of British royalty are not unusual sights in the Australian home. With the forthcoming coronation of King Charles III on May 6, such memorabilia cluttering our cupboards are only likely to increase.

Evening Standard

5 things to know about the monumental Coco Chanel exhibition coming to London

As tickets go on sale for The Victoria and Albert Museum’s blockbuster exhibition of the legendary French couturière, Joe Bromley dives into the seminal looks and details to be discovered in September

The Conversation

David Bowie: five must-have items for the V&A's new centre

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has announced the opening of a new David Bowie Centre for the Performing Arts in 2025 at V&A East Storehouse in east London. This follows the news that the museum has acquired – through donation – the artist’s fabled archive.

The Conversation

From Chaucer to chocolates: how Valentine’s Day gifts have changed over the centuries

For Valentine’s Day, some couples only roll their eyes at each other in mutual cynicism. The capitalisation of love in the modern world can certainly seem banal.

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Free and cheap family activities to enjoy in the UK this half-term

From festivals to museums to the great outdoors, there’s plenty on offer for those on a budget

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