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New photography acquisition by Ilanit Illouz

1 week ago | vam.ac.uk | Fiona Rogers

The museum is delighted to welcome ‘Sol Salin I’ to the Photography Collection, a unique salt encrusted photograph by the French artist Ilanit Illouz. This text is an extract from the essay ‘The Memory of Landscapes’, written by Fiona Rogers (V&A Parasol Foundation Curator of Women in Photography) and published in May 2024 to accompany Illouz’s solo exhibition ‘Sel Noir’ at Gallerie Anne-Laure Buffard. Ilanit Illouz can be seen not just as an artist, but as an archaeologist.
Festival season begins!

2 weeks ago | vam.ac.uk | Helen Charman

Across March and April, Young V&A kicked off Festival season with I AM Festival and Our Voice, Our Future: A Festival of Childhood. On Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March, I AM Festival, organised in collaboration with A New Direction, brought deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people together at Young V&A to empower, celebrate and explore their creativity.
Meet the artists amplifying east London's lost sounds • V&A Blog

1 month ago | vam.ac.uk | Ben Selig |Laura Parker

I see them gentrify the ends, demolish the blocksAnd then televised events, you can watch from your spotHard to recognize my friend when he forgot who he wasI said, “How can I depend on any plot that’s been lost”GhettsWaterden Road, now the site of V&A East Storehouse, used to have a very different sound. Throughout the 80s and 90s, east London’s Waterden Road became the make-shift home for illegal raves, sound clashes and pirate radio stations.
Winners announced: 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography

1 month ago | vam.ac.uk | Fiona Rogers

The V&A is pleased to announce the four winners of the 2025 V&A Parasol Foundation Prize for Women in Photography, the third iteration of the museum’s open call prize which identifies, supports and champions the talent of global female photographers. This year’s submissions represents an exciting and diverse approach to global contemporary photographic practice, with artists demonstrating innovative and creative responses to the Prize theme of ‘Unity’.
Food and drink at V&A East Museum

1 month ago | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

We’re thrilled to announce that when V&A East Museum opens in spring 2026, its food and drink offer will be shaped by a collaboration with Ravinder Bhogal and Nadeem Lalani Nanjuwany, the co-founders of Jikoni. Together, we’re creating an experience that goes beyond just great food—it’s about culture, community, and creativity. Food isn’t just about eating—it’s about stories, experiences, and bringing people together.
An Egyptian welcome to Young V&A in 2025 • V&A Blog

2 months ago | vam.ac.uk | Helen Charman

2025 got off to a flying start at Young V&A with the wonderfully inspiring – and busy – opening of Making Egypt, our second exhibition. Why Making Egypt, here at Young V&A, you may well be asking yourselves. The reason being that, from ancient Egypt, along the river Nile, to contemporary Egypt, creativity was and is, everywhere. And creativity is at the heart of Young V&A.
A look back at the V&A East's first careers open day • V&A Blog

2 months ago | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

Last month, we threw open the doors of V&A East Storehouse for a careers open day like no other. With our official opening set for 31 May 2025, we wanted to give potential future employees a first glimpse into what’s coming – and, more importantly, how they can be a part of it. Whether you’re job hunting, thinking about volunteering, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a museum, this event was all about showing you the different ways to get involved.
Moving masterpieces: the journey of the Raphael Cartoons to the V&A

Nov 15, 2024 | vam.ac.uk | Lavinia Fasano

If you were to select an object from the V&A’s collection that represents the relationship between art, war, and technology, you might be drawn to the plaster cast of Trajan’s Column in the Cast Courts, with its finely rendered images of military equipment, uniforms, and tents. Alternatively, you might choose a leaf from the Almain Armourer’s Album, a book of Elizabethan armour designs that combine defensive equipment with decadent decoration.
Myths & Muses: Queering the V&A

Nov 7, 2024 | vam.ac.uk | Catherine Nicholson

Myths and Muses: Queering the V&A is a new film created by 10 queer artists, supported by the V&A Young People’s team. The work invites viewers to follow mysterious characters on an intimate, reflective journey through the museum. We use third-party platforms (including Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube) to share some content on this website. These set third-party cookies, for which we need your consent. If you are happy with this, please change your cookie consent for Targeting cookies.
How to write a winning museum job application

Oct 24, 2024 | vam.ac.uk | Laura Parker

Applying for jobs can be a challenging process but breaking it down into manageable steps can make all the difference. After writing and marking hundreds of applications in my career here’s how I approach it, from understanding the role to nailing the personal statement and completing the application form. First, figure out how you will apply. Some employers want a CV and cover letter, while others use an online portal.