🌷Tulip mania🌷 In the late 17th century, there was a great craze for tulips in the Netherlands, which led to the creation of huge pyramids of stacking flower holders by skilled potters in Delft. Seen as symbols of eternity and power, these intricate pieces were often used in

Creating real toys from kid’s drawings 🐱 Liepa, aged 8, who designed this toy with IKEA: 'I love cats and this one is blue, the colour of dreams. A mischievous, happy friend who's interested in everything'.

The man who forever changed how we see cats😺 Louis Wain (1860-1939) was an English artist best known for his unique drawings of cats with human-like traits and behaviours. It all started with Peter, his pet cat, whom he sketched to bring comfort to his terminally ill wife,

The teapot might seem like a thing of the past, overshadowed by the convenience of tea bags. Yet its timeless shape, functionality and rich history continue to inspire artisans and metalsmiths alike. ‌ David Clarke’s 'Brouhaha,' takes a 19th-century teapot and stretches it out to

Celebrating #WorldPhotographyDay with Tyler Mitchell 📸 We asked the American photographer about his work ‘Simply Fragile’. It’s currently on display in Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection ✨ In partnership with gucci

Gathering nuts to eat over summer bank holiday 🌰 We hope you can take some time to relax over the weekend, regardless if you’re scurrying around nature or staying at home ❤️ © Beatrix Potter - V&A, London / courtesy of Frederick Warne & Co.

The pioneering photography of Nan Goldin 📸 Join Rene Matić and V&A Parasol Foundation Curator of Women in Photography Fiona Rogers as they deconstruct a photograph by one of the most influential artists of our generation. Watch the full film: bit.ly/3yFcEz2

Roger Mayne (1929–2014) was a self-taught British photographer known for his intimate portrayal of post-war life in the UK during the 1950s and 1960s. His photographs show the experiences of working-class communities, with a focus on children’s play and social interactions.

A legendary moment in fashion✨ ‌ Curator Elisabeth Murray takes us up close to the exact pair of Vivienne Westwood platform heels worn by Naomi Campbell when she famously fell on the runway in 1993 – and got right back up! ‌ Courtesy of Vivienne Westwood Vivienne Westwood

The classical Greek legend of Leda and the Swan is given a new twist in this art medal by contemporary artist Linda Crook. Zeus, disguised in the form of a swan, instead becomes Leda’s prey, freeing Leda from her original 'victim' role. In this piece, ‘Leda and the Hat Pin’,

Say hello to Ernest, a Frankenstein teddy bear! Little Ernest was given to the owner in 1914, but disaster struck in an accident in 1946. Watch our curator William Newton explain about his unique story 🤕

The Prince of Cool 🎺 Jazz trumpeter Chet Baker rose to fame in 1952, becoming a cult figure. Here, Baker hides behind his beloved trumpet for the photographer Herman Leonard. On display in Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection.