The greatest show not on earth 🌑🌞
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Yesterday, millions witnessed a total solar eclipse.

Back in April 17, 1912, crowds gathered in Paris’s Place de la Bastille for a similar experience. But rather than recording the astronomical phenomenon itself, photographer Eugène Atget…

“Photography fascinated me, first as a toy, then as a passion, then as an obsession.'

Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) was arguably the most important photographer of his time, playing a key role in the medium’s evolution into an art form.

Beyond a tool of documentation, he saw…

Searching for Easter eggs 🪺

We hope you’re having a restful Easter break.

📸- Printer’s proofs, Peter Rabbit’s Painting Book, Frederick Warne & Co., based on the storybook illustrations by Beatrix Potter, Great Britain, 1991

Lace as fine as a spider’s web ✨

This lace shawl, crafted from the wool of Shetland sheep, exemplifies the artistry of Shetland lace knitting. 🪡🐑

Traditionally, such shawls were passed through a wedding ring to show off their delicacy and flexibility.

Knitted with fine…

Announcing our V&A Innovate National Schools Challenge 2023–24 winners!

Close to 2,500 students took part and 226 teams entered ideas. From all entries received, Central Foundation Girls School, London has become our fifth overall winner for their proposal to design an…

‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’
 
William Morris was born #OnThisDay in 1834. Best known as the 19th century's most celebrated designer, he was a key figure in the Arts & Crafts Movement and championed a principle of…

Our first Fashion in Motion of 2024 with Francesco Colucci ✨

In our iconic Raphael Gallery last week, visual artist Francesco showcased his stunning designs alongside a dramatic live dressing of his muse, Diamondpeachlollipop.

Known for curating the striking window dressings…

Meet Bob Moores, one of our official superfan advisors who stopped by V&A South Kensington to share a glimpse into his impressive Toby Jug collection.
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Originating in 18th-century England, these pottery jugs are shaped like a seated figure, typically wearing clothing from that…

‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ 🖼️

Picture books have been a lifelong passion for illustrator Kate Rolfe, who loves their ability to express ideas through just a few words and images.

In 'Navigating Dyslexia,' she shares her personal journey with dyslexia, where letters…

All hail the McQueen.

Celebrating one of our most inventive, beloved rule-breakers on what would have been his 55th birthday, Alexander McQueen was known for his highly original designs that married artistry with exceptional technical ability.

▫️White 'Angel' dress with motif…

Meet Pumpie the elephant! 🐘

Join our curator Will in our stores as we discover all about Pumpie’s life.

Pumpie was made around 1900 and only has one eye and one ear, but was very well loved ❤️

This #InternationalWomensDay we’re pleased to announce the addition of this ‘Votes for Women’ ribbon badge to our collection.

Made for Women’s Sunday, a major event which took place in London in 1908, it helped to launch the suffragette's quickly iconic purple, white and green…

Meet some of the feminist photographers redefining resistance 💥

Far-reaching and accessible, photography has long been a powerful tool of protest. These four images are vivid snapshots of contemporary activist feminist voices that have emerged over the past decade.

From…

On this day in 1957, Ghana gained its independence from Britain - and central to shaping Ghana's new identity was the revitalisation of Tropical Modernism.

Under Ghana's first prime minister, Kwame Nkrumah, a new generation of local architects emerged who were tasked with…

🚦Rush hour routines ☕️

For nearly a decade, Peter Funch snapped photos on 42nd Street in New York City, focusing on the hustle and bustle near Grand Central Station from 8:30am to 9:30am.

Eventually, Funch captured the same individuals on different days. He then paired up the…