Chris Dainty replied to Chris Dainty's discussion Underwhelmed by The Photography Centre at the V&A?
"I visited again yesterday (9th Feb 2025), hoping that my previous impression was at least in part mistaken.  But honestly, compared to the rest of the V&A, this exhibit is just awful.  
I wonder if they employ anyone who has any enthusiam for…"
Feb 10, 2025
Chris Dainty replied to Chris Dainty's discussion Underwhelmed by The Photography Centre at the V&A?
"I do not know the background and history to the Photography Centre at the V&A.  I think that other departments in the V&A have people who are passionate and hugely knowledgable about their subject, and are able to communiate their passion to the…"
Jan 2, 2025
Chris Dainty replied to Chris Dainty's discussion Underwhelmed by The Photography Centre at the V&A?
"Yes a bigger area might help, but I think opportunities have been missed in the current display themes.  For example, Room 95 "Inside the Camera" is woeful ... as a technically oriented person I found the displays boring and unlikely to inspire or…"
Aug 23, 2024
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I visited the Photography Centre at the V&A on Tuesday, assuming that it would be like most other collections in the V&A, absolutely top class and outstanding, but have to say I was very disappointed.  The history, and the technology, of photography…
Jul 3, 2024