Artwork
Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album
Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album is a drawing by Gordon Baldwin. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) commemorated its 150th anniversary at the South Kensington site.
About this work
Gordon Baldwin contributed this drawing to the V&A’s 150th birthday album. In 2007, the museum invited 150 artists to share what inspires them. Artists could use any style or medium to respond to the prompt.
It’s a single page in a special album, not a big wall piece. The drawing stands out because it was made just for this anniversary.
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Overview
In 2007, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) commemorated its 150th anniversary at the South Kensington site. As part of the celebrations, 150 eminent creatives were invited to contribute to a special anniversary album, each expressing their inspiration drawn from the V&A and its vast collections.
Subject & Meaning
Gordon Baldwin's contribution, a bespoke drawing, encapsulates his personal response to the V&A's inspirational impact. The subject matter, while not explicitly detailed here, reflects Baldwin's interpretation of the museum's influence on his work or artistic vision.
Technique & Style
The drawing's technique and style are characteristic of Baldwin's practice, though specific details on medium and execution are not provided. Its uniqueness lies in being a tailored piece for the anniversary, distinguishing it by its commemorative context rather than scale or display format.
History & Provenance
Created in 2007 exclusively for the V&A's 150th anniversary album, the drawing is now part of this special, one-off collection housed within the museum. Its provenance is tied to this celebratory project, marking a moment in the V&A's history.
Context
The V&A, founded in 1852, is renowned for its extensive collections of art and design from around the world. This project highlights the museum's enduring influence on contemporary creatives, with Baldwin's piece being one of 150 testimonials to the V&A's inspirational role.
Artist & collection
Artist
British sculptor Gordon Baldwin shaped clay into vessels and dishes that bridge function and art.
