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British Design Exhibition London

When
31 March 2012 -
12 August 2012

10am - 5.45pm

Where
Victoria and Albert Museum

Nearest Tube
South Kensington

Cost
tbc

Age Restrictions
n/a

The British Design exhibition London event taking place at the V&A Museum during 2012 aims to highlight the best in British creative design talent from 1948 to 2012. Spanning the gap between the Austerity Olympics and the London 2012 games, the exhibition looks at the internationally acclaimed design from the Morris Mini Minor to the newly commissioned Zaha Hadid's LOndon Aquatic Centre.

British Design Exhibition London
Telling the story of British design in all it guises, the V&A exhibition includes fashion, fine art, graphic design, furniture, photography, ceramics and architecture, with work on show by some of the most famous designers and artists of the last 50 years. Investigating the manufacturing industry as well as the creative power behind the ideas, this exhibition invites you to immerse yourself in the world of British design and understand its importance to our worldwide reputation for industry.

Innovation in the modern age
The British Design exhibition is subtitled Innovation in the Modern Age, and in essence charts the development of design from Post War up to the present day. Featuring over 300 well known and well loved objects that have become familiar household names, the show highlights some of the most significant designs created by British designers since 1948.

Exhibition highlights
Fans of design work can see examples of key pieces from hugely successful designers included in the V&A exhibition, with a 1961 E type Jaguar, an Alexander McQueen evening gown from the 2009 Horn of Plenty collection, fine art by David Hockney, textiles by Laura Ashley, and the original Brian Duffy photo for a David Bowie album all on show to visitors. A Brownie camera by Kenneth Grange and Moulton bicycle are also sure to be popular with design enthusiasts.

Immersive installations
Comprising three different sections, dealing with tradition, modernity, subversion, innovation and creativity, the V&A has created immersive galleries that encapsulate the period and the style they represent in British Design. Exhibition goers from London and beyond can walk down a street space that looks at the concepts of Swinging London, punk and Cool Britannia; and computer gaming gallery features five video games, specially designed for the show.

The British Design exhibition London event takes place from 31st March - 12th August 2012 at V&A Museum.

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Other Events at Victoria and Albert Museum

20 October 2012 - 27 January 2013
25 January 2012 - 05 June 2012
Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jun 5
From Mar 31, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm, last adm 5pm, Fri 10am-9.30pm, last adm 9pm, ends Aug 12
19 May 2012 - 06 January 2013
From May 19, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, ends Jan 6
Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 30
Jan-Dec, Mon-Thu, Sat & Sun 10am-5.45pm, Fri 10am-10pm, selected galleries open after 6pm, closed Dec 24-26
07 September 2008 - 02 September 2012
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