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Special Events

Generation to Generation British Caribbean History and Culture WeekendSaturday 28 & Sunday 29 NovemberThroughout the V&A 10.30–16.00 Step back in time to the mid to the late 1960s and discover Caribbean people’s contribution to Britain’s public services. Take an African and Caribbean objects tour and get creative in many of our exciting interactive workshops. Free, drop-inSuitable for families, Supplementary Schools and young people 11–16Jointly organised with The British Caribbean Association and Gabriel Media™ International

Caribbean (UK) Film FestivalAn Exploration of 60s British Caribbean Heritage Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 NovemberHochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre 10.30–17.30View films including features, shorts, clips and footage that discuss the themes of music, sport, style, everyday living and play. There will be contributions from a number of prominent black Britons, including actor Geff Francis (Ashes to Ashes, BBC1, Desmonds, C4) and Charles Thompson, CEO, Screen Nation Awards, who will facilitate the weekend programme. £25 for two days, £15 for one day or £4 per screening, under 11s go freeFor a full list of screenings and times visit www.gabrielmediainternational.comJointly organised with Gabriel MediaTM International who are sponsored by the BFI

Talks and Tours

Hidden Histories: Africa Black Heritage Collections RevealedSackler Centre Reception DeskSaturdays 12 & 19 September15.00–16.30Sundays 13 & 20 September15.00–16.30Mondays 14 & 21 September13.30–15.00Recount the black presence in Britain by exploring related collections including a chance to view objects rarely on display. Free, drop-in Places limited to 30 per talkBooking essential for groups 15 +

Claudia Jones Inaugural Carnival Arts Lecture Friday 2 OctoberHochhauser AuditoriumSackler Centre, 19.30–21.30 Claudia Jones created the first indoor Carnival in St Pancras Town Hall in 1959 in reaction to the Notting Hill race riots. To commemorate 50 years’ of Carnival, Pat Bishop, Lecturer in Art and Critical Reading at the University of the West Indies,

will deliver the inaugural lecture, ‘The Globalisation of the Carnival Culture and Its Impact on the Caribbean Diaspora’.Free, booking essential Jointly organised with ELIMU, Paddington Arts and Carnival Village who are all sponsored by Arts Council England

‘I Have Done the State Some Service’Othello, Robeson and the FBIFriday 6 NovemberHochauser AuditoriumSackler Centre, 19.00–21.30Professor Tony Howard will explore the work of Paul Robeson against a background of prejudice and government blacklists, with a display and short performances. £10 (earlybird tickets purchased before 16 October 2009) £12, all ticket includes drinks receptionSupported by The Capital Centre, University of Warwick

Events

Tune In, Soul’d OutFriday 28 AugustThroughout the V&A 18.30–22.00Get into the groove with live music and spoken word performances showcasing cutting edge alternative soul. Free, drop-inFor more information visit www.vam.ac.uk/fridaylate

Hair Stories Practice, Culture, TheoryFriday 20 November Hochhauser AuditoriumSackler Centre, 10.30-17.30Investigate the cultural and historical significance of hair in a multi-disciplinary event that covers fashion, art, film, gender, politics and identity, with leading academics, hair practitioners, journalists and cultural commentators.£25, concessions availableJointly organised with the London College of Fashion

Flicks and Fringes, Cuts and CurlsFriday 20 November 2009Sackler Centre, 18.30–21.30An evening of styling, talks, film, and performance celebrating our endless fascination with hair. From ancient legends to the silver screen, from the catwalk to the red carpet, hair represents one of the most important and long lasting themes in visual and social culture. Free, except talk £8, concessions availableIn collaboration with London College of Fashion who are supported by Wella Professionals

Beneath the SurfaceBlack Heritage Season, August – November 2009 Events and ActivitiesVictoria and Albert Museumwww.vam.ac.uk/events020 7942 2211

The West Indian Front Room (Geffrye Museum 2005–06) ©John Nelligan (London Museums Hub)

‘Paul Robeson Battlefront’. Article from ‘Illustrated’, 24th September, 1949

Nzinga Dance, Carnival, Chocolate, Sugar and Tea KS2 Workshop 2007Playboy of the West Indies. A Tricycle Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse Theatre production, by Mustapha Matura, Tricycle Theatre. Directed by Nicolas Kent.

Families

Africa Connected Saturday 24 OctoberSackler Centre, 11.00–17.30 Explore objects through interactive storytelling, music, films, toy making and jewellery workshops and family friendly tours.This joyful activity day celebrates the on-line gallery Hidden Histories: Africa. Free, drop-inSuitable for families and groups from Supplementary Schools under 12

Workshops

Carnival Helmet Mask Sunday 22 November (11–15s)Arts Studio, Sackler Centre11.00–16.30Design impressive carnival headwear with mask inspired by the Sowo Mask from Sierra Leone. £9.50, no concessions

Always Available

Hidden HistoriesAfrica On-line ResourcesTake a virtual tour of over 300 objects with relevance to Africa and the diaspora. Visit http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/periods_styles/hiddenhistories/index.html

Schools

Kalinda – Chocolate, Sugar and Tea One-day workshops for KS2Thursday 8 October Thursday 12 November10.00–14.30Pupils learn about slavery and early carnival (Kalinda) as a form of freedom and resistance. The day will include call and response folk songs, dance and mask making.Free, booking essential One school per day, up to 30 children

Tell It Like It Is– Shout Out Against Slavery One-day workshops for KS3 Monday 12 October Monday 23 November10.00–14.30Through exploring museum objects students learn about the transatlantic slave trade, discuss modern day slavery and take part in a design activity. Free, booking essential One school per day, up to 30 childrenJointly organised with Anti-Slavery International

Mask, probably Sierra Leone, 1900–1940

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Opening times10.00–17.45 daily 10.00–22.00 Fridays (selected galleries remainopen after 17.45)Closed 24–26 December

AdmissionAdmission to the V&A is free. A separate charge may apply to some special exhibitions and events.

Group visits and event bookingsFor information about all our learning services, and to book ticketed events and group visits, call 020 7942 2211

Private group toursExplore the V&A’s permanent collections with a guided tour. Call 020 7942 2529 or email groups@vam.ac.uk

AccessThe Museum has a wide range of services for disabled visitors, call 020 7942 2211 or textphone 020 7942 2002 for details. There is full access to the galleries.

Also visitV&A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath RoadLondon E2 9PAu Bethnal Greenwww.museumofchildhood.org.uk

The Museum of Childhood is one of the oldest collections of toys and childhood artefacts in the world. For more details call 020 8983 5200.

Keep in touchTo receive regular news from the V&A, visit www.vam.ac.uk and sign up for our monthly e-newsletter featuring details of exhibitions, events and offers

How to reach the V&Au South KensingtonBuses:c1, 14, 74 and 414 stop outside the Cromwell Road entrance

Please check in advance if visiting for a specific exhibition or event as very occasionally they are subject to change.

All images ©Victoria and Albert Museum unless otherwise stated

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Beneath the SurfaceBlack Heritage SeasonAugust – November 2009

Join us at the V&A for Beneath the Surface and discover a treasure trove of objects from the African Continent. Learn about the relationship and movement of people and objects between Britain, Africa and its diaspora. Participate in a range of vibrant events including curator-led talks, gallery tours, creative learning workshops, film screenings, music and performance.For more information, visit www.vam.ac.uk/events All events are free unless otherwise statedTo book, call (020) 7942 2211Figure (mikisi), Tabwa people, Democratic Republic of

Congo, 1880-1910. Bequeathed by H. C. Coleman.

Etching, I. British Punitive Expedition 1897, History of the Benin Bronzes, Tony Phillips, UK, 1984

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