Highlights from the Ceramics Collection at V&A

Overview

• The V&A's Ceramics collection is known for its encyclopedic, unrivaled, and eclectic range.
• Renowned specialists such as ceramicist Kate Malone and artist Neil Brownsword, along with V&A curators Reino Liefkes and Alun Graves, provide insight into the collection.
• The collection is considered a treasure trove with many secrets and standout items.

Notable Contributors

• Kate Malone: A renowned ceramicist featured in the BBC2 series "The Great Pottery Throw Down."
• Neil Brownsword: A ceramic artist contributing to the exploration of the collection.

Collection Highlights

• The collection is celebrated for its diverse range of ceramics, offering a comprehensive look at the art form.
• Various standout pieces are highlighted in tours provided by experts and curators.

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Visiting Information

V&A South Kensington

• Open Daily: 10.00 - 17.45 (Fridays until 22.00)
• Location: Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
• Free admission

V&A Dundee

• Open Daily except Tuesday: 10.00 - 17.00
• Location: 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee DD1 4EZ
• Free admission

V&A Wedgwood Collection

• Open Daily: 10.00 - 17.00
• Location: Wedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9ER
• Free admission

Young V&A

• Open Daily: 10.00 - 17.45
• Location: Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA
• Free admission

V&A East

• Scheduled to open in 2025
• Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London

Additional Resources and Support

• Explore over 1.25 million objects from V&A collections.
• Opportunities to join and support the V&A through membership, donations, and corporate partnerships.