Creating the British Galleries at the V&A A Study in Museology

Creating the British Galleries at the V&A

A Study in Museology

By Christopher Wilk and Nick Humphrey

Hardcover

Price: $90.00

  • Publication Date: October 14, 2004
  • Imprint: V & A Publishing
  • Trim Size: 8 1⁄4 x 11 1⁄4
  • ISBN: 9780810966246
  • Page Count: 296
  • Rights: North America

In 2001, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, opened its new British Galleries to huge international acclaim. The V&A is the model for decorative arts museums the world over, and these revolutionary, award-winning new galleries provide a completely original, dynamic, and innovative approach: everything from audience access to display cases was reappraised. This book uses the British Galleries as a case study in modern curatorship, museum design, and display.

About the authors

Christopher Wilk is Keeper of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. He was project leader for the British Galleries. Nick Humphrey is a curator in the V&A's Department of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion. He was also a key member of the British Galleries team.