@vadundee.bsky.social
We are Scotland’s design museum, designed for everyone. Open daily, 10.00 – 17.00 ☺️
It's #InternationalPodcastDay! 🎙️
Listen to our talks, articles and interviews with designers that bring our stories to life. There's something for everyone to enjoy 🎧
Our podcasts are also available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Podcasts.
Listen now: va.scot/4734dM4
Thank you for sharing our newest exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine @theskinnymag.bsky.social 🥰
This free exhibition is now until spring 2026, read more below 👇
Image of pattern from wonderful exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine
Close up of fabric from exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine
The tradition of tatreez from wonderful exhibition Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine
Close up of embroidery on a plastic bag from Aya Haidars Kiss women refugees marking bags used when they had to flee
Wonderful exhibition 'Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine' @vadundee.bsky.social - incredible skills on show alongside Aya Haidar's extremely moving "Kiass"
#tatreez #embroidery #craft #Dundee #kiass #thread #art #culture #heritage #sew #textiles #palestine
Our summer retail sale is now live! ☀️🛍️
Pick up a bargain and get your hands on our beautifully designed pieces for less.
Shop now: shop.vandadundee.org/collections/...
Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.
Four people looking at a display suspended from the ceiling, the display shows lots of plastic bags with embroidered detail.
Four people looking at a display of traditional textiles.
Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵
Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story.
Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
Hi Andy, Abertay University is one of our founding partners and this role is part of our ongoing partnership with the university.
25.06.2025 13:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Calling all Abertay University graduates! 🎓
We're looking for a Marketing and Media Assistant to join our team. This role supports the marketing, content and media functions to gain a solid grounding in all aspects of marketing and communications.
⏳ Deadline: 7 July, 17.00
Find out more & apply:
Discover new innovative connections between textiles, nature and sustainability at our next Design Makars talk 🌱
By fusing traditional craft with horticulture, textile designer Alice-Marie Archer knits sculptures designed to grow life without soil – also known as hydroponics.
More: va.scot/3Z6KFSI
A huge thanks for including #VADGardenFutures in the June highlights @theskinnymag.bsky.social ☺️
Lots of amazing things coming up this month across Scotland, check it out 👇
A group of people gardening outside V&A Dundee with a view of the waterfront
A Birds Eye view of an afternoon tea, an array of scones, jams and snacks on the table.
Three people taking part in craft activities, behind them is a colourful wall with prints.
Three adults and two children are taking part in a workshop, playing with colourful toys.
It's a new month and we have lots of exciting events coming up!
From pride workshops, garden-inspired events to relaxing yoga, there's something for the whole family ☺️
Take a look: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson
We have lots of exciting roles available, take a look! 👀
👷 Capital Project Manager
Freelance Educator Designer
👩💻 Head of Finance
🦺 Safety, Health and Environment Manager
Find out more and apply below: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/info/...
It's also the final weekend of A Fragile Correspondence! 📣
This free exhibition explores the relationships between land, architecture and language, seeking new ways of working in connection with the land rather than simply upon it.
More info: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whats...
Our fourth and final episode is now live! 🎧
We invited our Young People’s Collective to take over its direction. Together they question the use of an AI generated image as the exhibition’s main identity and discuss the impact of AI on the Scots language.
Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...
Calling all educators! 🧑🏫
Join our curators for an introductory talk to our exhibition #VADGardenFutures and learn how it can inspire meaningful learning back in the classroom and community 💭
🗓️ Thursday 29 May 2025, 16.30 – 18.00 and 17.30 – 19.00
Find out more and book now: va.scot/41isFpQ
"There is so much to praise about the exhibition, which includes surprises at every turn."
A huge thanks to writer Kieran Dodds for this brilliant article about our newest exhibition #VADGardenFutures 🌿
You can read it here: writing.kierandodds.com/p/garden-fut...
📸 Images by Grant Anderson
19.05.2025 11:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌿 Garden Futures: Designing with Nature is now open 🌿
With over 400 objects for you to explore, step into the extraordinary world of garden design and learn how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future.
On now until 25 January 2026.
Members & kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
Have you seen our #VADGlobalGarden call out? 🌿
Gardens mean something different to everyone and we'd love you to share images showing what a garden means to you.
You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, the local park, your favourite tree or more 🪴🌳
Get involved 👇
Episode three of our podcast series is live! 🎧
The third episode explores themes of land stewardship, restoration and community. We're joined by artists Hamshya Rajkumar and Mairi Mcfadyen to discuss their works across Ravenscraig and Abriachan Forest.
Listen here: soundcloud.com/vadundee/epi...
There's less than one month left until #VADGardenFutures opens! 🌿
This immersive exhibition tells the story of how gardens shape our lives, communities and the world around us.
Book now. Members and kids go free: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 🧑🏼🌾🪴
Our exhibition #VADGardenFutures opens next month and we'd love you to get involved! 🌿
We're inviting you to share images showing what a garden means to you. You don't need to have a garden, this could be a potted plant, your local park and more.
Get involved 👇
We’re getting ready for #VADGardenFutures 👀
Opening 17 May, explore the important role gardens play in all our lives, and find out how our outdoor spaces can shape a greener, more imaginative future 🌿
Book your tickets now: va.scot/4hpMGzZ
Thank you so much for visiting! ☺️
07.04.2025 08:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's April which means longer and brighter days, we're back open daily AND it's a new month full of events here at the museum! ✨
From family-friendly workshops and trails, talks, exclusive Members events, free displays and more.
Take a look 👀👇
www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson
For our first Design Makars, Karen Anderson (RIAS) and Felicity Steers (Erz Studio) will explore the role nature plays in the design of our neighbourhoods.
🗓️ Saturday 5 April, 13.00 – 14.00
Find out more & book: va.scot/4jbNvgH
Display of various prosthetic hand components in different shades and shapes mounted on a black board.
Introducing Design Makars, a monthly get-together dedicated to sharing the stories of everyday design.
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to explore a range of worlds from medicine to gardens, fashion to protest with local and international designers.
So exciting! ☺️
27.03.2025 13:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We caught up with Eve, current YPC Member, to tell us about their experience working in this project ☺️
Read the full article here: va.scot/4hYbU8N
People drawing on a canvas mural
People drawing on a canvas mural outside an exhibition titled ‘A Fragile Correspondence’
People drawing on a canvas mural
People standing next to a canvas mural
We took from nature to make this charcoal - how does it feel? 💭
Over the last 12 weeks, the Young People’s Collective have been working on a collaborative project to explore themes, works and concepts from #AFragileCorrespondence 🌿🗻
📸 Blair Leeson
📣 We’re so excited to announce our upcoming exhibitions and displays! 📣
With FIVE free displays to enjoy and our next major exhibition #VADGardenFutures opening in May (tickets on sale now!), take a look at what’s coming up this year at the museum 👇
Find out more: va.scot/3D5iETU
