Artwork
Contribution to V&A 150th anniversary album
Contribution to V&A 150th anniversary album is a drawing by Gareth Hoskins. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum marked its 150th anniversary at the South Kensington site with a commemorative album.
About this work
He joined 150 artists invited to contribute a page about what the museum meant to them.
In 2007 artist Gareth Hoskins made a drawing for a special album. The Victoria and Albert Museum turned 150 that year. He joined 150 artists invited to contribute a page about what the museum meant to them.
The album celebrated the V&A’s move to South Kensington decades before. Each page could be any style—word or image. Hoskins chose drawing to show his idea.
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Overview
In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum marked its 150th anniversary at the South Kensington site with a commemorative album. Gareth Hoskins, among 150 invited creatives, contributed a drawing to the project, reflecting his personal inspiration drawn from the museum and its collections.
Subject & Meaning
Hoskins' drawing conveyed his individual perspective on the significance of the V&A, though the specific subject or theme of his work is not detailed. The broader theme of the album was the contributors' inspirational connections to the museum.
Technique & Style
Hoskins opted for a drawing as his medium of expression, aligning with the project's open brief that accommodated various visual and textual formats. Specific stylistic details of his contribution are not provided.
History & Provenance
Created in 2007 for the V&A's 150th anniversary, the album, including Hoskins' drawing, was a one-time commemorative project. The current location or exhibition status of the original drawing is not specified.
Context
The project celebrated the V&A's establishment in South Kensington, highlighting its enduring influence on artists, designers, and architects. Hoskins, as an architect, brought a professional lens to his appreciation of the museum.
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