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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Inspired by our current displays and exhibitions, we have lots of events and workshops for all the family to get involved in this month ☺️ 🧱 BeatBlocks Live ✍️ Every Body Designs 🧶 Knit Masterclass with Lydia Morrow 🎮 Game On: Adaptive Play Take a look: vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

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UNESCO City of Design Dundee @designdundee.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Celebrating 30 years of @maggiescentres.bsky.social + the power of inspiring spaces, Maggie's: Architecture that Cares brings together the voices of centre visitors + staff with globally recognised architects 🧡 📍 @vadundee.bsky.social 📅 6 March – 1 November 2026 📸 @grantandersondotme.bsky.social

Gallery plywood panel with photos and sketches, shelf of four pastel mugs, and a board of warm-toned material swatches.

Small wooden table with colored pencils in a yellow caddy, surrounded by cozy chairs and a bright abstract tapestry by Eduardo Paolozzi (1996).

Visitor reading a booklet in a bright gallery exhibit labeled "Welcome" with wooden displays, models and headphones.

Hands holding a small illustrated comic by Erin McGrath prompting people to record experiences of healthcare and design.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The final episode of our Garden Futures podcast is now live! Hear from Arit Anderson and Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie’s, as they talk through gardens, design and healthcare 🌿 Listen to this and all episodes here:

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Garden Futures Podcast Series

From expert tips to insights into the exhibition, this special series of podcasts digs deeper into the world of gardens and garden design!

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

"An immersive journey through a century of runway history – from intimate salon presentations to celebrity-packed extravaganzas we see at fashion weeks in Milan and Paris today" Our upcoming exhibition Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show has been featured in British Vogue 🤩 Read more:

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A Major New V&A Exhibition Will Trace A Century Of The Fashion Show

‘Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show’ will have its UK debut at V&A Dundee in spring – with an added focus on the industry’s enduring love affair with Scotland.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance department 📢 This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the financial management of a mission-driven charitable organisation. Deadline: 4 February, 23.59 Find out more & apply: jobs.vandadundee.org/management-a...

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Management Accountant - V&A Dundee

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

It's the start of a new year and we have lots to get involved in this month at the museum 👀 We have talks and workshops celebrating #VADGardenFutures (closing 25 January!) along with our free displays, exhibitions and self-guided trails. Find out more: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

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Whats On

Discover the latest events, exhibitions and more at V&A Dundee.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We’re SO excited for the year ahead with three new exhibitions coming up ✨ If you haven't already, sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/newsl... Find out more below 🧵

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V&A Dundee · Scotland's design museum

Welcome to V&A Dundee - Scotland’s design museum

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🌿 Last chance to see Garden Futures: Designing with Nature! 🌿 This exhibition digs deeper into the past, present and future of garden design, and reflects on how these spaces continue to grow in a changing world. On until 26 January 2026, members and kids go free. Book: va.scot/48UDXVu

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Our Winter Design Market is this week! 🤩 Treat your loved ones (and yourself) to the very best of Scottish design whilst supporting Scottish designers and makers ✨ Pop along from 28 – 30 Nov, 10.00 – 17.00 Find out more: va.scot/4p6OW3G

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Winter Design Market 2025

Curated by pop-up legends Tea Green Events, our Design Market is packed to the festive rafters with covetable high quality design across a range of prices.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

It's #InternationalPodcastDay! 🎙️ Listen to our talks, articles and interviews with designers that bring our stories to life. There's something for everyone to enjoy 🎧 Our podcasts are also available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts. Listen now: va.scot/4734dM4

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Podcasts

Listen to our talks, articles and interviews with designers that bring our stories to life

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Thank you for sharing our newest exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine @theskinnymag.bsky.social 🥰 This free exhibition is now until spring 2026, read more below 👇

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Jennifer Alford @jenniferalford.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Wonderful exhibition 'Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine' @vadundee.bsky.social - incredible skills on show alongside Aya Haidar's extremely moving "Kiass" #tatreez #embroidery #craft #Dundee #kiass #thread #art #culture #heritage #sew #textiles #palestine

Image of pattern from wonderful exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine

Close up of fabric from exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine

The tradition of tatreez from wonderful exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine

Close up of embroidery on a plastic bag from Aya Haidars Kiss women refugees marking bags used when they had to flee

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Our summer retail sale is now live! ☀️🛍️ Pick up a bargain and get your hands on our beautifully designed pieces for less. Shop now: shop.vandadundee.org/collections/...

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Summer Sale | Contemporary Design | V&A Dundee Shop

Our sale is on! Shop seasonal reductions off our design collections. Shop homeware, kids, fashion, books, jewellery and more. Don't miss it!

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵 Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story. Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk

Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.

Four people looking at a display suspended from the ceiling, the display shows lots of plastic bags with embroidered detail.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Calling all Abertay University graduates! 🎓 We're looking for a Marketing and Media Assistant to join our team. This role supports the marketing, content and media functions to gain a solid grounding in all aspects of marketing and communications. ⏳ Deadline: 7 July, 17.00 Find out more & apply:

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Marketing and Media Assistant (Abertay Graduate) - V&A Dundee

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Discover new innovative connections between textiles, nature and sustainability at our next Design Makars talk 🌱 By fusing traditional craft with horticulture, textile designer Alice-Marie Archer knits sculptures designed to grow life without soil – also known as hydroponics. More: va.scot/3Z6KFSI

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

A huge thanks for including #VADGardenFutures in the June highlights @theskinnymag.bsky.social ☺️ Lots of amazing things coming up this month across Scotland, check it out 👇

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It's a new month and we have lots of exciting events coming up! From pride workshops, garden-inspired events to relaxing yoga, there's something for the whole family ☺️ Take a look: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

A group of people gardening outside V&A Dundee with a view of the waterfront

A Birds Eye view of an afternoon tea, an array of scones, jams and snacks on the table.

Three people taking part in craft activities, behind them is a colourful wall with prints.

Three adults and two children are taking part in a workshop, playing with colourful toys.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We have lots of exciting roles available, take a look! 👀 👷‍ Capital Project Manager 🫟 Freelance Educator Designer 👩‍💻 Head of Finance 🦺 Safety, Health and Environment Manager Find out more and apply below: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/...

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V&A Dundee | Jobs

Bringing design to life! V&A Dundee is dedicated to inspiring innovation, offering a space that fosters collaboration and artistic expression. Join us and help bring an extensive programme of design s...

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Our fourth and final episode is now live! 🎧 We invited our Young People’s Collective to take over its direction. Together they question the use of an AI generated image as the exhibition’s main identity and discuss the impact of AI on the Scots language. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...

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Episode Four – AI, Language and Writing with YPC

In this fourth and final episode, we invited V&A Dundee’s Young People’s Collective, also known as the YPC, to take over its direction. Led by Mike, Evie, Natalia and Leyla, the YPC question the use

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Calling all educators! 🧑‍🏫 Join our curators for an introductory talk to our exhibition #VADGardenFutures and learn how it can inspire meaningful learning back in the classroom and community 💭 🗓️ Thursday 29 May 2025, 16.30 – 18.00 and 17.30 – 19.00 Find out more and book now: va.scot/41isFpQ

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Educators Intro: Garden Futures

How can an exhibition about the future of Gardens support learning?

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

"There is so much to praise about the exhibition, which includes surprises at every turn." A huge thanks to writer Kieran Dodds for this brilliant article about our newest exhibition #VADGardenFutures 🌿 You can read it here: writing.kierandodds.com/p/garden-fut...

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Let There Be Garden

A New Exhibition Dig Deep Into Soil and Soul

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🌿 Garden Futures: Designing with Nature is now open 🌿 With over 400 objects for you to explore, step into the extraordinary world of garden design and learn how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future. On now until 25 January 2026. Members & kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Have you seen our #VADGlobalGarden call out? 🌿 Gardens mean something different to everyone and we'd love you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, the local park, your favourite tree or more 🪴🌳 Get involved 👇

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Episode three of our podcast series is live! 🎧 The third episode explores themes of land stewardship, restoration and community. We're joined by artists Hamshya Rajkumar and Mairi Mcfadyen to discuss their works across Ravenscraig and Abriachan Forest. Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...

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Episode Three - Stories of Stewardship

In this third episode, we are joined by artists Hamshya Rajkumar and Mairi Mcfadyen to discuss their works across Ravenscraig and Abriachan Forest. Exploring themes of land stewardship, restoration a

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

There's less than one month left until #VADGardenFutures opens! 🌿 This immersive exhibition tells the story of how gardens shape our lives, communities and the world around us. Book now. Members and kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 🧑🏼‍🌾🪴 Our exhibition #VADGardenFutures opens next month and we'd love you to get involved! 🌿 We're inviting you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, your local park and more. Get involved 👇

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Global Garden

Help us create a digital Global Garden in which endless interpretations of what a garden can be are allowed to flourish together.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We’re getting ready for #VADGardenFutures 👀 Opening 17 May, explore the important role gardens play in all our lives, and find out how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Book your tickets now: va.scot/4hpMGzZ

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It's April which means longer and brighter days, we're back open daily AND it's a new month full of events here at the museum! ✨ From family-friendly workshops and trails, talks, exclusive Members events, free displays and more. Take a look 👀👇 www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson

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Whats On

Discover the latest events, exhibitions and more at V&A Dundee.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Introducing Design Makars, a monthly get-together dedicated to sharing the stories of everyday design. On the first Saturday of each month, join us to explore a range of worlds from medicine to gardens, fashion to protest with local and international designers.

Display of various prosthetic hand components in different shades and shapes mounted on a black board.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We took from nature to make this charcoal - how does it feel? 💭 Over the last 12 weeks, the Young People’s Collective have been working on a collaborative project to explore themes, works and concepts from #AFragileCorrespondence 🌿🗻 📸 Blair Leeson

People drawing on a canvas mural outside an exhibition titled ‘A Fragile Correspondence’

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

📣 We’re so excited to announce our upcoming exhibitions and displays! 📣 With FIVE free displays to enjoy and our next major exhibition #VADGardenFutures opening in May (tickets on sale now!), take a look at what’s coming up this year at the museum 👇 Find out more: va.scot/3D5iETU

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Now & Next: What's on in 2025

Tickets for Garden Futures now on sale, plus five new free shows

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We are celebrating the joy of pets with our new gift collections for cat and dog lovers 🐾 Treat yourself or your favourite pet loving person to something purrfect! Shop the range now: shop.vandadundee.org

A selection of cat and dog themed products from mugs, bags, jigsaws and purses.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

📣 We're hiring! 📣 As the face of the museum, our Visitor Assistants facilitate a world-class experience for our visitors, in a safe, secure and accessible environment, supporting our vision to inspire people through design. ℹ️ Temp roles until Nov 2025 ⏳ 15.00, 16 March Find out more & apply:

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Visitor Assistant - V&A Dundee

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Episode two is now live! 🎙️ We're joined by Aaron McCarthy, Frank McElhinney, Becky Little & Tom Morton and together they discuss their work on how environments adapt and show resilience in the face of environmental, social and economic change. Listen here: va.scot/3X7ToTs

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

So, we've been keeping a little secret from you 👀 Here's a sneak peek at one of three new tapestries coming to the museum this Saturday, titled “Doon the Toon” 🤩 The Dundee Tapestry will be moving to Gallery 1 so there’s more space for you to enjoy the display, now extended until 6 April 2025!

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

The amazing Queer & Now exhibition by Shaper/Caper is now open at @creativedundee.bsky.social's Hapworks ✨ The exhibition commissioned queer artists to explore the queer experience from 1980s right through to modern day. Open from 6 – 11 February, 10.00 – 16.00. Don't miss out!

A purple neon sign on a wooden box which says "Queer and Now"

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Dundee Radio Club's 48-hour listening festival is this weekend 🎧🎶 We're so excited that the Young People's Collective podcast has been included in the line-up too! You can listen here from 7-9 Feb: dundeeradio.club

V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It's a new month and there's lots to do in the museum! ✨ From events celebrating #LGBTHistoryMonth, free family-friendly workshops, The Dundee Tapestry display, A Fragile Correspondence exhibition, museum tours and more. Take a look at what's on: va.scot/3L1UN8h

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Whats On

Discover the latest events, exhibitions and more at V&A Dundee.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Introducing our new four-part podcast series which delves into themes and ideas within A Fragile Correspondence 🎙️ In this first episode, we have gathered some of the creative team who walks us through the journey from Venice to Dundee, sharing lessons learned and lots more. Listen: va.scot/3EstfZ2

Installation view of artwork featuring a series of vertical wooden branches standing upright in metal containers, displayed in a dimly lit gallery space.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Due to Storm Éowyn, the museum will be closed tomorrow (Friday 24 January). We'll reopen at 10.00 on Saturday 25 January. The safety of our staff and visitors is our priority, please be safe out there ❤️

An image of V&A Dundee from the River Tay, it's a dark evening and you can see the lights shining from the museum and clouds can be seen above.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A calm morning down by the water 🩵 (Spot the moon hiding behind the clouds)

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Merry Christmas from everyone here at the museum 🎄✨ If you're popping in over the festive period, please note we're closed 24 - 26 December then open daily until 31 December, 10.00 - 17.00. We'll be closed 1 January but back to our winter opening hours from 2 January ☺️

Exterior view of the V&A Dundee museum, showcasing its unique, angular facade, set against a snowy landscape and a partly cloudy sky.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Our next major exhibition, Garden Futures: Designing with Nature, has been included in @thetimes.com best exhibitions for 2025 📣 Opening 17 May, this exhibition explores the important role gardens play in all our lives and how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿 Read:

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Seven of the UK’s best museum and gallery exhibitions for 2025

Add culture to your calendar with the most exciting upcoming displays in Brighton, Belfast, York and more — many free of charge — and charming places to spend the night

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Create your own unique paper wreath this festive season ✨ Learn techniques of 3D paper crafting, model making, and paper illustration, using paper art, illustrations, and botanical reference books to spark your creativity 🤩 🗓️ Sat 14 Dec, 10.00 – 13.00 Book your space now: va.scot/49kye9Q

A crafting desk with various open botanical books, drawings of plants, a magnifying glass, a pencil, and a ruler.

Crafting materials including paper leaves, a metal ruler, and a yellow craft knife on a cutting mat, indicating a handmade project in progress.

Craft table with materials for making a wreath, featuring dried leaves, orange slices, and a glue bottle, alongside a ruler and scraps of paper.

Person holding a festive wreath decorated with green leaves and orange accents.

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Dr Sally Tuckett @sallytuckett.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Caught up with some old friends yesterday @vadundee.bsky.social Turkey Red as vibrant as ever 🤩

Five red and yellow textile samples, three with peacocks, one with a buteh or paisley motif

Red cotton sample with a yellow printed peacock

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Brrr, it's cold out this morning but what a beautiful view across the River Tay 🤩

An image overlooking the River Tay as the sun rises. The sky is pink and reflecting off the water.

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Tom Duffin Photographer @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Yesterday's sunrise at Dundee's waterfront was remarkable for the smooth & reflective water of the Tay. #Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social #Scotland

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Our Christmas tree is up 🎄✨ Take a look at our origami decorations up close and see what you can find 👀 Come to our Drop in + Design: Fold workshop next weekend and make your very own origami decoration to add to our tree or take home! 🔗 va.scot/47KvPDp

A decorative wooden tree with colourful origami decorations located in a space with wooden slat walls and steps.

Origami decorations on string hanging on a wooden tree.

An origami crane decoration hanging from a green wooden tree.

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V&A Dundee @vadundee.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

We were so delighted to host the CanDu conference earlier this month! Building on our conference last year, designers Gary Kennedy and Linsey McIntosh facilitated a workshop which used the kimono to weave stories of lived experience with cancer.

Two colourful kimono next to a purple wall with Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk text on it.

A group of people standing next to a table with paper and pens across it.

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