Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Gallery Walls: How V&A East’s ‘upperground’ is Redefining the Museum Experience October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin On a quiet Thursday afternoon, the vast, light-filled spaces of V&A East were undergoing a transformation. While setting up for the latest installment of the museum’s new DJ residency, upperground,…
Asian Art and Culture Digital Design Weekend Returns to V&A South Kensington with a Focus on Ecology and Ethical Innovation October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin The V&A South Kensington is set to transform into a vibrant hub of technological exploration this September as the Digital Design Weekend returns for its 2026 edition. Spanning three days,…
Asian Art and Culture Bridging History and Contemporary Art: Ananth Ramaswamy and Devi Seetharam’s Research Journey for the Cochin Ceiling Commission October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin In the quiet, climate-controlled depths of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), two artists recently stood face-to-face with a relic of 19th-century Kerala craftsmanship that had previously existed for them…
Asian Art and Culture English Ceramic Circle Announces Major Commission Opportunity for Centenary Exhibition at the V&A October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin The English Ceramic Circle (ECC), the UK’s oldest and most prestigious society dedicated to the scholarly study of British ceramics and enamels, is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone. Established…
Asian Art and Culture Carrie Mae Weems Explores the Human Cost and Resilience of Migration in New V&A East Commission October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin At the heart of the newly opened V&A East Museum, a profound new work by the celebrated artist Carrie Mae Weems offers a meditative and searing look at the global…
Asian Art and Culture V&A Staff Set for Industrial Action Following Breakdown in Union Negotiations October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is facing a period of significant operational uncertainty after staff members belonging to the Prospect and PCS trade unions voted overwhelmingly in favor of…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Factory Floor: Reimagining Women’s Labor Through the Lens of the V&A Collection September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin During my recent curatorial research fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), I embarked on a deep dive into the institution’s vast and historically significant photography collection. My initial…
Asian Art and Culture A Decade of Discovery: Reflecting on Ten Years of the V&A’s African and Caribbean Heritage Tours September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin For ten years, a dedicated cohort of volunteers has been transforming the way visitors experience the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Through the pioneering African and Caribbean Heritage Tours, these…
Asian Art and Culture Preserving the Pulse: How ‘Lost Music Venues’ Captures the Raw Authenticity of a Pre-Digital Era September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin The University of Liverpool’s "Curation and Heritage" module, led by Dr. Marion Leonard, has provided a unique platform for students to engage with the cultural legacy of Britain’s live music…
Asian Art and Culture Unveiling the Backstage: How Museum Ephemera Reimagines the Lives of Touring Musicians September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin Behind the blinding glare of the spotlight and the roar of a sold-out crowd lies a space defined not by spectacle, but by the quiet, often grueling rhythm of routine.…