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Viewing Thomas J Price at the V&A

Find yourself at the Victoria and Albert Museum for an eight-work exhibition from Thomas J Price. Deeply rooted in empathy and addressing the human condition today, Price’s figures celebrate connection and shared humanity, “I want people to recognise themselves and feel valued”, says Thomas J Price. A sculptor at a paramount moment in time when the notion of monuments is radically changing, Price defines a new value on the medium, bringing the focus back to the subject of the here and now. 
 
Creating arresting yet contemplative works depicting everyday people, these sculptures prompt viewers to reflect on their preconceptions about status and appearance. Popping up across the museum and sitting next to historical artworks, this display offers a new dimension to Price’s works, exploring the connectivity not only to one another and ourselves but also across time. Capturing a moment where Price’s works sit in dialogue with pre-Victorian busts or next to Vincenzo Foggini’s Samson and the Philistines, the audience is confronted with the development of human behaviour across the centuries. Worthy of a selfie, head to the V&A for an unmissable display. 

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Dates
22 July 2023 — 27 May 2024

Viewing Paula Rego: Crivelli’s Garden

All hail Dame Paula Rego. To mark thirty years since The National Gallery commissioned Rego’s ‘Crivelli’s Garden,’ the mural will go on display in the Sainsbury Wing Dining Room, united with the 15th-century altarpiece by Carlo Crivelli it was made in response to. A monumental 10-metre-long artwork, the mural is tribute to the strong women that influenced Rego throughout her life. Celebrating not only Rego’s relationship with the National Gallery as the first Associate Artist between 1990-2, the mural also honours the staff at the gallery who influenced it. The work depicts female saints, mythological women, friends of Rego, her family and gallery staff set within a maze-like Portuguese garden.
 
A memory mural made not only for the gods but also for the people – this is a must-see.

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Dates
20 July 2023 — 29 October 2023

Viewing DIVA

Get your diva on and strut over to the V&A for its innovative exhibition, DIVA. Celebrating the power and creativity of cultural icons and performers who made sure their voices were heard above the crowd, this exhibition is the first of its kind. Bringing together figures from multiple art forms such as opera singers, actors and global megastars, the display spotlights the like of Maria Callas, Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Elton John, Shirley Bassey, P!nk, and CHER, all who have influenced the development of culture and used their platform to fight for positive social and political change including civil rights and feminism.  
 
Showcasing over 250 objects from the V&A’s collection and loans from across the world, the exhibition brings an international perspective to these narratives. From classical to contemporary, this display explores the development of the meaning of DIVA from the 19th Century to the present day. As Shirley Bassey puts it, “‘Diva’ is all about the power of the voice and the ability to entertain, to succeed against the odds, to fight, and breakthrough barrier after barrier: to have your voice heard.” So, join the crowds in breaking the status quo and reclaim your DIVA at the V&A this summer. 

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Dates
24 June 2023 — 07 April 2024
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