Nicholas Hilliard (1547 – 1619) was a celebrated English goldsmith and painter best known for his miniature portraits in the Tudor and Stuart royal courts. He was skilful in rendering delicate fabrics ...

We are back with another edition of your favourite celebrity/V&A object lookalike! This time it’s Chappell Roan serving some gorgeous looks vs our beautiful collection. You decide who wore it best in ...

We were very saddened to learn of the recent loss of Dame Elizabeth Esteve-Coll. Dame Elizabeth was Director of the V&A 1987 to 1995, following a successful period as Head of the National Art Library.

Stüssy t-shirt, 1992, move to V&A East Storehouse. Image by Vicky Grout ‘Photography for museums is often very clean, crisp, light, and bright. But I wanted to bring that rougher, more authentic feel’ ...

Thankfully, it isn’t the Dark Ages anymore, but we have gathered some of our most mesmerising Medieval V&A collections to suit your mood. Are you going to be a weird human/lion hybrid, or maybe just a ...

The results are in and we now have eleven happy recipients of the V&A Illustration Awards 2024! A record over 2000 entries were submitted, covering artwork from the period 2022-2023. Our winners this ...

Being a powerful, magical leader of the fairies, Titania, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, would look enchanting in this perfect woodland wear. A dress made for a fairy princess, complete with gold ...

Exhibitions, displays, courses, talks – plus events for V&A Members. See What's on at the V&A venues, and online ...