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Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album
Contribution to V&A's 150th anniversary album is a drawing by Sally Jacobs. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. In 2007 the Victoria and Albert Museum marked the 150th anniversary of its relocation to South Kensington with a commemorative album.
About this work
In 2007, Sally Jacobs made a drawing for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s 150th birthday album. The museum asked 150 artists to share what inspired them about its collections. Her page could be any style, drawing, design, or even words.
Jacobs chose drawing. The album marked the museum’s move to South Kensington in 1857.
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Overview
In 2007 the Victoria and Albert Museum marked the 150th anniversary of its relocation to South Kensington with a commemorative album. One hundred fifty creators from fields such as art, design, architecture and photography were each asked to supply a single page that reflected what they found most compelling about the museum’s holdings.
Subject & Meaning
Sally Jacobs responded to the invitation by producing a drawing, choosing the medium to convey her personal connection to the V&A’s collections. Her contribution, like the others, serves as a visual testimony to the institution’s influence on contemporary creators.
Technique & Style
The work is a hand‑drawn piece, executed in Jacobs’ characteristic illustrative manner. The brief permitted a range of formats, including sketches, graphic designs or textual statements, yet Jacobs elected a purely pictorial approach, emphasizing line and composition.
History & Provenance
The album was compiled as part of the museum’s sesquicentennial celebrations, documenting the diverse responses of the invited participants. Jacobs’ page remains part of the limited‑edition volume produced for the 150‑year milestone.
Context
The V&A, founded in 1852 and moved to its South Kensington premises in 1857, has long served as a repository for decorative arts and design. The anniversary project highlighted the museum’s ongoing dialogue with practicing artists, situating Jacobs’ drawing within a broader tradition of institutional engagement.
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