RAPHAEL CARTOONS&TAPESTRIES FOR THE SISTINE CHAPEL
Sep 8 - Oct 17, 2010
The V&A displays four outstanding tapestries designed by Raphael for
the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican alongside their full-scale designs,
the Raphael Cartoons. Although the Cartoons have been on display since
1865, this exhibition provides a unique opportunity to see these
stunning masterpieces of High Renaissance art together.
Admission free by timed tickets

AI WEIWEI : DROPPING THE URN
Oct 15, 2011 - Mar 18, 2012
(Ceramic Works, 5000 BC – AD 2010)
 
This display presents work by Beijing based artist Ai Weiwei, one of the most prominent artists working in China today. Featuring a selection of ceramic works, photographs and video this is a rare opportunity to view some of the most iconic works in the field of Chinese contemporary art.
Through his work Ai addresses issues pertinent to contemporary China; notably the loss of historic material culture due to rapid modernization and the effects of the global economy on traditional modes of production. His work also engages with broader themes, including perceptions of value, mass production and globalization.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II BY CECIL BEATON
Feb 8 - Apr 22, 2012
A Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
This exhibition features portraits of Her Majesty the Queen by great society photographer Cecil Beaton. It shows the Queen in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. There are nearly 100 images from war time to official portraits and informal moments of the Queen at home. The exhibition includes a number of never seen before photographs as well as film clips and Beaton's personal scrapbooks and shows how the image of the monarchy changed dramatically over the course of the 20th century.

BRITISH DESIGN 1948-2012 : INNOVATION IN THE MODERN AGE
Mar 31 - Aug 12, 2012
Private view Wed Mar 28 7pm - 11pm
British Design 1948-2012 celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘austerity’ games to the summer of 2012. The exhibition highlights significant moments in the history of British design and how the country continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and design.