One seam coat

As I mentioned last week, Cristobal Balenciaga was famous for his unconventional pattern making.  He avoided side-seams and sought to … More

Cristobal

The items I told you about last week are all in the permanent collection at the V&A and can be … More

Grandeur in the basement

On my way to the living chandelier, I was distracted by this exhibit in the basement by the tunnel entrance … More

Breathing light

One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded.  Voluntary donations are … More

Revealed

I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More

Museum for World Peace

The Australian couple told us that when they had been here 10 years ago they had also visited a museum … More

Designing for Penguins and Paintings

One of the special exhibitions on at the V&A this year is about the influence Ove Arup had on design and … More

Permanent bits and pieces

The V&A has an extensive permanent collection on display throughout the building. I sometimes think the permanent exhibition gets a bit … More

Museum of Art and Design

One of the most eminent museums of art and design hides its focus behind a name which doesn’t even mention … More

Sun ‘n’ Fun

I have visited the Zephyrhills/Lakeland area of Florida on countless occasions over the last 20 years, principally to visit SkydiveCity and jump … More