A fascinating look into the works of Vivienne Westwood makes its UK debut next year in Dundee and we broke down all the details – check it out below
Vivienne Westwood’s impact cannot be understated, especially when it comes to the jewellery world.
The Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibit comes to the V&A in Dundee on March 26th 2027 and offers an immersive look into the extensive history of Westwood’s jewellery design. Everything from the history and culture behind them to the inspiration she looked to along the way.
Caroline Grewar, Programme Director, V&A Dundee said: “We are delighted to announce Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery as our major exhibition for 2027. Curated by the Vivienne Westwood team, this spectacular new exhibition can be seen by audiences in the UK for the first time at V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum, from March next year.
“Dame Vivienne Westwood has always had a close connection with Scotland, receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Dundee in 2008, spending time with art and design students during her visit. Opening Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery in Dundee is deeply significant, celebrating an extraordinary creative legacy and marking an important connection with the city.”
We broke down all you need to know about the Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibit here:
Who curated the exhibition?
The exhibition has been created by Vivienne Westwood LTD and produced by Nomad Exhibitions. It seeks to offer a special look inside the history and details of the subversive and unique designs throughout the history of the design house.
What can you expect from the exhibition?
The exhibition has been curated to showcase four decades of special archival and runway jewellery pieces which will be displayed together as a collection for the first time.
It will recall on past iconic runway shows and collections, showing the jewellery in action paired with classic Westwood garments.
It will use sound, catwalk looks, collages across the walls, imagery, and videos to enhance the exhibition and provide a unique experience inside the world of Vivienne Westwood.
On top of that, it will also look into Westwood’s relationship with Scottish textiles and culture through specially selected looks from the archive.
Along with the looks, the exhibition will go through the history of the British design house showing how jewellery was an integral part of Westwood’s design process even from the beginning of her career.
Where will the exhibition be?
The exhibition will be housed in Gallery 1 of the V&A in Dundee. It can be found on the cities waterfront at 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ, Scotland.
How do you get tickets?
At time of writing, V&A Dundee have shared that the tickets will become available in early 2027.
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