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Can the V&A’s New Museum Fulfill Its Democratic Promise?

Hyperallergic·Naomi Polonsky·about 1 month ago
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Feature In contrast with the institution’s behemoth architecture, its recently unveiled East London branches seem built on a human scale. April 22, 2026 — 5 min read The new V&A East building with outdoor sculpture by Thomas J Price (all photos Naomi Polonsky/ Hyperallergic unless noted) LONDON — The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has opened the doors of its long-awaited outpost in East London. Located on the other side of the city from the institution’s South Kensington site, the new V&A East and its sister museum, the V&A East Storehouse, present the famous British collection of art and design in an exciting and disruptive new way.  The V&A has always seen itself as an institution of the people.…

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