One of the most astonishing developments in the entire world of art museums has been the opening this year of the V&A Storehouse. In common with other great museums in the capital, the V&A cannot display all its holdings at its principal site in South Kensington. In response, a depôt has been established in a section of the 2012 Olympics site in Stratford, East London, holding more than 250,000 eclectic objects,100 small curated exhibits, and 1,000 archives (the V&A collection includes around 2.8 million objects in total). Because the V&A’s collections span 5000 years of human creativity, the team at Storehouse cares for everything from the pins used to secure a 17th century ruff to a two-storey section of a maisonette flat from the Robin Hood Gardens housing estate, demolished in 2017. The sheer scale of Storehouse means it is now possible to see other huge artefacts, including The Kaufmann Office (the only complete Frank Lloyd Wright interior outside of the US) and the spectacular 15th-century gilded wooden ceiling from the now-lost Torrijos Palace in Toledo, Spain. We anticipate returning to the Storehouse in the future for many more Treasure Hunts!
We last ran a study morning to this extraordinary place in January. We were quite frankly stunned by the overall experience of a unique presentation; one that does not depend on categorising, chronology, nationality, or medium. The latest technology in architecture, object display, and labelling enhances a museological experience for all who visit.
As I am unexpectedly delaying my return to the USA, we are delighted to be able to organize another morning in this latest contribution to the unsurpassed cultural life of London!
11.00 Meet Nicholas Friend at Hackney Wick Station
OR ALTERNATIVELY
11.30 Meet at main entrance V&A East Storehouse, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Storehouse, V&A, Parkes St, London E20 3AX.
The closest station, Hackney Wick, is an 8 minute walk to the Storehouse. Take a quick journey by Elizabeth Line to Stratford, change to Mildmay Line, go one stop and exit at Hackney Wick. Maps will be provided. There is a café in the building for coffee beforehand.
1.15 Morning ends with an optional lunch in Lanterna Restaurant, a pleasant short canal walk away and just near the station for return journeys.
Cost: £80 members, £90 non-members. £15 discount if you bring a friend.
We regret that for ease of movement and lecturingthe number of participants is limited to twelve.
Booking Information
This study day at the V&A Storehouse has been developed by Louise Friend and will be presented by Nicholas Friend. Cheques are not a viable option at this time. Cheques are not a viable option at this time. Instead, please make your payment to Friend&Friend Ltd by bank transfer to our account with Metrobank, bank sort code 23-05-80, account number 13291721 or via PayPal to nicholas@inscapetours.co.uk, or credit/debit card by phone to Henrietta on 07940 719 397. She is available by phone Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-5 pm.
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