Attributed to Domenico Moglia, a leading mid-19th-century mosaicist who worked for clients including King George IV. Micromosaics use thousands of tiny glass pieces per inch. Developed in 18th-century Rome, the technique is still used today.

Exquisite gold & stone mosaic parure ✨ Necklace, earrings, tiara & comb, Naples or Florence, ca. 1808. Traditionally linked to Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. Masterful commessi di pietre dure craftsmanship, once part of Sir Arthur Gilbert’s legendary collection.

Designed by Gothic Revival artist Nathaniel Westlake for an 1864 exhibition at the South Kensington Museum (now the V&A), this stained glass panel depicts The Vision of Beatrice from Dante’s Divine Comedy, where Beatrice, symbol of Divine Love, leads Dante into Paradise.

Hello 2026 ✨ Wishing you a bright and hopeful start to the year ahead. Here’s to fresh beginnings, quiet moments of joy, and creativity in all its forms. Happy New Year from the V&A 🎉

Traditionalist, provocateur, and unmistakably contemporary. Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022) was one of British fashion’s most iconic, and contradictory, designers. She created some of modern fashion’s most recognisable looks, many of which live on in our collection.

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate The V&A has collected greetings cards since its earliest days. In 1843, our founding director, Henry Cole, sent the very first Christmas card, launching a tradition that began in the Victorian era.

Culture is our city’s DNA. City Hall’s £600m investment is powering East Bank - bringing world-class culture, jobs and opportunity to Londoners - with Sadler’s Wells East, V&A East Storehouse, the David Bowie Centre and London College of Fashion now open.

Bauble magic ✨ Get into the festive spirit with the V&A’s bauble collection. Made in Lauscha, Germany, these delicate glass decorations are tiny works of art. Crafted using lampworking, glassblowing, glittering and lacquering, handmade festive sparkle for generations 🎁✨

Behold Theseus, triumphantly seated atop the defeated Minotaur. Note the coils of thread at the creature’s side, his path out of the labyrinth. Carved by a young Canova in 1782 from marble gifted by patron Girolamo Zulian, this early masterpiece now resides in the V&A. 🏛️💫

In memory of Antony Price, the British fashion designer whose sculpted, theatrical silhouettes shaped glam rock. Dressing icons including David Bowie and Roxy Music, his precise yet glamorous designs defined 1970s–80s style and left a lasting mark on music and fashion.

George Vicat Cole (1833-93) spent his life chasing light across England, Wales, and beyond, eventually becoming a Royal Academician. Winter Scene with Cattle and Figures captures his gift for atmosphere.

Today we celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen ✨ Her stories have shaped how we imagine the world of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and through countless film and TV adaptations, her name has become inseparable from the neoclassical style of the era.

Happy Hanukkah! This Hanukkah lamp highlights mid-18th-century craftsmanship. Its Rococo rocks, leaves, and shells were meticulously handworked, heated, hammered, and shaped to create a richly textured silver surface that beautifully reflects the glowing flames below.

The iconic pantomime cow costume, star of Jack and the Beanstalk! Played by two actors in perfect sync, Daisy’s expressive eyes & fluttery lashes steal the show, bringing humour, charm & magic to British Christmas pantomime for generations.

Step into a winter wonderland with David Hockney’s A Quilt of Snow! Inspired by Japanese art, this 1973 print captures the sparkle and magic of freshly fallen snow. ❄️✨ Bundle up and imagine crunching through the crisp, white snow, art has never felt this playful!

TICKETS ON SALE for Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at V&A South Kensington. V&A Members go free. limited ticket release for the first 6 weekends of the exhibition other dates will be released early 2026. Tap the link to get your tickets: https://t.co/0tqISPpHpo

Step into 18th-century aristocracy ✨ This court dress, inspired by the 17th-century Mantua, a flowing gown with fitted bodice and draped skirt, shines with Rococo embroidery: silver shells, leafy scrolls, and flowers from jasmine to tulips on ivory silk.

Take a moment of calm with this view of Sherwood Forest after winter rain.

These colourful cuties began as greeting cards in 1981, before evolving into toys, TV stars, and movie icons. Each of the original 10 had its own “belly badge” personality, from Grumpy Bear’s cloud to Tenderheart’s heart. How many Care Bears did you have? 🐻

These gloves don’t try to fit the hand at all. Part of Freddie Robins’s Odd Gloves series, they’re inspired by Struwwelpeter, where Peter lets his hair and nails grow wild. Robins uses knitting to push beyond practicality, turning familiar garments into thought-provoking art.