Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
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The V&A is possibly the only museum where you’ll find calligraphy and graffiti, Medici and Gucci, stained glass and fibre glass all under one roof. Its vast collections of applied and decorative arts have intrigued, inspired and informed for over 150 years. Along with 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts the V&A exhibits ever-changing contemporary displays.
Raphael: Cartoon and Tapestries for the Sistine Chapel
A unique opportunity to see four outstanding tapestries designed by Raphael for the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican alongside their full-scale designs, the Raphael Cartoons. These renowned masterpieces of High Renaissance art are reunited for the first time since 1865.
Friday 10 Sep, late opening until 22.00
Friday 17 Sep, late opening until 22.00
Friday 24 Sep, late opening until 22.00
Cost: Free, timed tickets in operation, booking advised
Ken Yeang: Talking Architecture
Architect, ecologist and pioneer of green design, Ken Yeang discusses his environmental design solutions as he develops each building as an addition to the earth’s living, breathingrneco-system.
Tuesday 14 Sep, 19.00–20.00
Cost: £8, £6 concessions
Alain de Botton: Living Architecture
Philosopher and writer Alain de Botton talks about his new project, Living Architecture, which aims to change perceptions of modern architecture.
Friday 17 Sep, 19.00–20.00
Cost: £8, £6 concessions
Now We Has Jazz: Satchmo Remembered with the Cleveland Watkiss Quintet
Celebrate the legacy of legendary jazz virtuoso Louis Armstrong AKA Satchmo and his Hot Five quintet. Join Cleveland Watkiss and his quintet as they play songs recorded by Louis and Ella Fitzgerald and tracks from High Society, Grace Kelly's last film.
Friday 17 Sep, 19.45–22.00
Cost: Free
Sacred Masterpieces from Renaissance Rome
Discover the art and music of the Renaissance through a private viewing of the reunited Raphael Cartoons and Tapestries at the V&A and a concert of music by Palestrina, Victoria, Frescobaldi and Allegri in the dramatic surroundings of The London Oratory.
Friday 17 Sep, 19.00–20.15 (concert) ; 17.30–18.45 or 20.30–21.45 (viewing)
Cost: £15 (concert), £18 (concert and viewing)
