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Uncatalogued Randolph Caldecott Sketchbook at the V&A Reveals Victorian Sightseeing Trip and Historic Museum Links

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Uncatalogued Randolph Caldecott Sketchbook at the V&A Reveals Victorian Sightseeing Trip and Historic Museum Links

An archival project at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has brought to light a delightful historical connection,…

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V&A South Kensington Prepares to Host the 2026 Digital Design Weekend: Exploring Ecology, Care, and Creative Technology

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 3, 2026 • 6 min read

V&A South Kensington Prepares to Host the 2026 Digital Design Weekend: Exploring Ecology, Care, and Creative Technology

London’s cultural calendar is once again gearing up for one of its most anticipated showcases of creative technology…

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Designing the Future of Heritage: Ananth Ramaswamy and Devi Seetharam on Encountering the V&A’s Historic Cochin Ceiling

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 3, 2026 • 5 min read

Designing the Future of Heritage: Ananth Ramaswamy and Devi Seetharam on Encountering the V&A’s Historic Cochin Ceiling

As the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London prepares for the ambitious transformation of its South Asia…

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English Ceramic Circle Announces Major Commissioning Opportunity for UK Artists Ahead of V&A Centenary Display

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 3, 2026 • 5 min read

English Ceramic Circle Announces Major Commissioning Opportunity for UK Artists Ahead of V&A Centenary Display

The English Ceramic Circle (ECC), the oldest and largest society dedicated to the study of British ceramics and…

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Carrie Mae Weems Explores Migration, History, and Love in Major New Commission for V&A East Museum

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 2, 2026 • 10 min read

Carrie Mae Weems Explores Migration, History, and Love in Major New Commission for V&A East Museum

Renowned American artist Carrie Mae Weems has unveiled her latest major work, The Long Goodbye (2026), a profound…

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V&A Staff Vote for Industrial Action Following Breakdown in Pay and Workplace Negotiations

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Oct 2, 2026 • 5 min read

V&A Staff Vote for Industrial Action Following Breakdown in Pay and Workplace Negotiations

Staff members at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum belonging to the Prospect and PCS trade unions have…

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Redefining Labor: A V&A Research Fellowship Examines How Women’s Work is Captured in Historic Photographs

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Sep 30, 2026 • 7 min read

Redefining Labor: A V&A Research Fellowship Examines How Women’s Work is Captured in Historic Photographs

During a curatorial research fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, an ongoing exploration of…

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Cultivating Community: How the V&A’s Pilot ECR Fellowships Proved the Power of the Cohort Model in Cultural Institutions

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Sep 30, 2026 • 6 min read

Cultivating Community: How the V&A’s Pilot ECR Fellowships Proved the Power of the Cohort Model in Cultural Institutions

The pilot round of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Early Career Researcher (ECR) Fellowships has delivered…

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Bridging Club Culture and Galleries: V&A East Museum’s ‘upperground’ Residency Redefines Community Engagement

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Sep 29, 2026 • 5 min read

Bridging Club Culture and Galleries: V&A East Museum’s ‘upperground’ Residency Redefines Community Engagement

One afternoon while setting up for the V&A East Museum’s new DJ residency, upperground, an unexpected encounter perfectly…

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Capturing the Ghost Lights: How Pre-Digital Photography Preserves the Legacy of Lost Music Venues

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Islamic Art & Architecture • Sep 29, 2026 • 7 min read

Capturing the Ghost Lights: How Pre-Digital Photography Preserves the Legacy of Lost Music Venues

Long before concert halls became glowing seas of raised smartphones and instantaneous cloud uploads, gig photography was an…

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