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2023 Lee B. Anderson Memorial Lecture
Enriching the V&A: A Collection of Collections (1862—1914)
Thursday, March 2, 2023
6 pm — reception and book signing
6:30 pm — lecture
Free admission, RSVP required
This lecture launches a new book on the Victoria and Albert Museum devoted to the Victorian and Edwardian private collectors whose generous long loans and donations proved almost overwhelming. Through the influence of fascinating but formidable personalities, from Lady Charlotte Schreiber to J. Pierpont Morgan, the V&A nearly lost its way. As a collection of collections this treasure house seemed to have strayed from its founding purpose as a resource for design reform and so attracted controversy. This lecture, and the book, explains how and why the debate continues today. support@bgc.bard.edu for more information.
Special thanks to the V&A Americas Foundation for their ongoing partnership: vamaf.org.
Bard Graduate Center is grateful for the generous support of the Lee B. Anderson Memorial Foundation
Date & Time
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
Bard Graduate Center
38 West 86th StreetNew York, New York 10024
