The Cult of Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum
InspirationWe wish we were in London right now to see The Cult of Beauty exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Aesthetic Movement lasted from 1860-1900 and is especially important for surface design, as William Morris and Liberty both contributed heavily to its’ development. According to the V & A’s show description, “This is the first major exhibition to comprehensively explore Aestheticism, an extraordinary artistic movement which sought to escape the ugliness and materialism of the Victorian era by creating a new kind of art and beauty.”
Luckily, the V & A giftshop offers some lovely treats that can be bought online. Here are some of our favorites:
1. Blue Flower Gloves
2. V & A Arbutus Umbrella inspired by William Morris
3. Audrey Beardsley A3 notebook
4. Wooden Print Blocks
5. William Morris Wallpaper Coasters
-Claudia