China Design Now
Victoria and Albert Museum
London
United Kingdom
Tue, 8th July 2008 - Sun, 13th July 2008
Sponsored by HSBCThe V&A’s spring exhibition, China Design Now, will explore the recent explosion of new design in China, from the 2008 Olympic stadium to the most interesting fashion and graphics.
The exhibition captures a dynamic phase as China opens up to global influences, and looks at developments in three rapidly expanding cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. It will display the work of Chinese and international designers, focussing on architecture, fashion, youth culture and graphics as well as film, photography, product and furniture design and digital media.
An audioguide for this event is available at a supplement. You will be able to add this to your order once you have added your tickets to your shopping basket.
Image: Photography by John Ross. All rights reserved.
Address
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 2RL SW7
London SW7 2RL SW7
Other Information
Travel
Nearest Tube: South Kensington (Piccadilly/Circle & Disctrict lines)The V&A is within a few minutes walk of South Kensington tube station, on the corner of Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road.
Access
Wheelchairs: Both Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road entrances are negotiable by wheelchair users. Please remember that The V&A is a Grade 1 listed building, some areas of which were designed and built without considering the needs of wheelchair users.Hearing Impaired: Sound enhancement equipment is available for gallery talks and tours. Please ask at the Cromwell Road Information Desk.
All guide dogs and service dogs are welcome.
Notes
The following individuals are entitled to free admission to the V&A (guaranteed entry if tickets are prebooked):- Under 12s
- People with disabilities, with up to two carers
- Individual teachers or lecturers (on production of evidence of professional status)
- Individual Blue Badge Guides
- Museums Association (MA) members
- International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
- Staff from other museums (UK or overseas) on production of staff identification from their institution
- Press (with Press card)
Friends of the V&A and Patrons are entitled to free entry without prebooking; it may be necessary to queue during very busy periods.


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