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Victoria and albert exhibitions. Read our cookie policy to find out more. We are proud to help celebrate one of the world s greatest design talents his life and legacy and the creative directors who have followed him at the house of dior. The victoria and albert museum has its origins in the great exhibition of 1851 with which henry cole the museum s first director was involved in planning. Writing for bbc history magazine dominic sandbrook explores the events of 1 may 1851.
Victoria and albert museum london kimono. You can opt out of hearing from us at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails. Hear about exhibitions events offers and opportunities from the v a and the v a museum of childhood. Queen victoria s arrival in hyde park to open the great exhibition at the crystal palace was a magnificent spectacle while the exhibits on display testified to the innovation and ambition of the age.
Read our cookie policy to find out more. Founded in the austrian alps more than 120 years ago by. Kyoto to catwalk at the v a delves into the history of the kimono in japan dating all the way back to the 1600s. Privacy policy and cookies terms of use victoria and albert museum london 2020 we use cookies to enhance your experience on v a websites.
Privacy policy and cookies terms of use victoria and albert museum london 2020 we use cookies to enhance your experience on v a websites. Initially it was known as the museum of manufactures 9 first opening in may 1852 at marlborough house but by september had been transferred to somerset house. Here s what the groundbreaking fair of technology and innovation looked like in. Swarovski and dior have a long history of collaboration.