Hermione Shortbread

Francophile. Kent, via Berkshire, Birmingham, Rhône-Alpes, London, Norfolk. Schools, teaching, learning. The V&A. Own views.

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@Se_Railway Thank you, good advice, have done so. Have lovely evening.

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@Se_Railway Thank you, I will fill in the form. You’ve been so proactive and helpful. I’m very grateful for your clear communication and rapid responses. Have a great rest of day!

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@Se_Railway I understand! Can we organise to send the item to Cannon Street lost property. Is there number I can ring or can I communicate my details by DM here on X? Thank you again.

[Tony Butler @tonybutler1]

Local museums are places of inspiration, education and civic pride but are increasingly under threat…

Letter @thetimes from English Civic Museums Network.

Print version

[V&A @V_and_A]

First look at the official poster for The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence at V&A South Kensington. Tickets on sale now – V&A Members go free https://t.co/aU60jwZ3wk

[V&A @V_and_A]

We’re pleased to reveal a series of new exhibitions as part of our upcoming programme for 2025.

Cartier (Apr 2025 – Nov 2025) at V&A South Kensington. The UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to the creations of @Cartier.

📷 Bandeau in emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond and platinum, Cartier London, 1928 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@akpat786 @pitchblacksteed Yes! Warren Clarke: ‘I love her more than any pig!’

[Kate Bailey @KBaileyCurator]

Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail @V_and_A opens 27th July - 8 September. Journey across the V&A celebrating @taylorswift13. 13 installations display objects from Taylor Swift archive in dialogue with V&A galleries and collections.@tompiperdesign @garethfrysound 🙏🫶

[Alexander Herman @artlawalex]

This is now THE authoritative guide for #museums dealing with Nazi-era provenance in collections. Congratulations Jacques Schuhmacher @schuhmacher & publisher @UCLpress, supported by @V_and_A. Great to see this upon my return after a 5 week absence 🙏 https://t.co/THRVhNxJAB

[V&A @V_and_A]

Two weeks to go until NAOMI: In Fashion is runway ready ✨  

This breathtaking Valentino ensemble was made for Naomi Campbell for the Met Gala in 2019.  

Designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli, it is crafted from chiffon and lace with a matching feathered cape embellished with sequins. 

See this look alongside other stunning pieces from fashion houses from Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood to BOSS and Versace.

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@kfRedhot Went straight there after reading this tweet. I feel we need a forum for survivors of this episode. What a ride!

[Simon Sladen @theatrecurator]

Fri 19 - Sun 28 April: Strangers. Discover an audio-visual installation inspired by the Renaissance sculptures in the museum. https://t.co/j5tKGvPJGq

[the Design Museum @DesignMuseum]

We are excited to announce that the Design Museum has been granted Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, becoming the first independent museum to be awarded the recognition 🎉

Achieving IRO accreditation reflects how the museum has built its capacity as a centre of research and excellence.

Find out more: https://t.co/gvhv2o75zl

[Simon Sladen @theatrecurator]

Sat 27 April: Career insight: Exploring careers in Costume Design. Join the V&A Youth Collective as they discuss careers in Costume Design with Tony Award winning Costume Designer Gabriella Slade and V&A Adobe Creative Resident Luca Bosani. https://t.co/04DvwlzkdR

[Simon Sladen @theatrecurator]

JOB CLAXON! We're currently recruiting a Project Archivist, Archive Assistants, a Lead Cataloguer and Cataloguers for The David Bowie Archive. Deadline: 10 March. More info on the @V_and_A Vacancies pages: https://t.co/7vuK2CYboP

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

Why we need museums now more than ever https://t.co/KKqrY2o9Gu

[Ravilious @Ravilious1942]

Dangerous Work At Low Tide, Eric Ravilious, 1940. It depicts a Royal Navy bomb disposal unit on the #Kent coast during his time as an official War Artist in #WW2. The original artwork is in the collection of @I_W_M.

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@GrecianGirly I’m so happy to see these, one of my favourite things to show visitors, and for the right person, a satisfying and unexpected answer to the question ‘anything from Egypt?’ They’re not really knitted more like French knitting - lots of knots made on one circular needle.

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@kathleenlawther @AdamKoszary I thought the same Kathleen 🕵🏻‍♀��’would be so easy’ leaves more room for speculation Adam!

[Hermione Shortbread @lildonut]

@CathLoveday Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus.