Last chance to see DIVA at the V&A

The 'diva' label has been given to countless female performers over the years, from Barbra Streisand to Ariana Grande and has been reclaimed by the V&A is reclaiming in one of their blockbuster exhibitions to celebrate the power and creativity of iconic performers.



From the opera goddesses of the Victorian era to today’s global megastars, it explores and redefines what it means to be a diva and how this has been subverted or embraced over time.

Curating DIVA was an intention to embody theatre and performance by thinking carefully how the audience would move through the galleries, by enhancing the experience of the Victorian building, and by using light and fabric as key ingredients for the design. And, of course, hidden behind the staging of DIVA lies the huge collaboration between a team of people, each of whom brings expertise, care, and an eye for detail.



Images courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum

DIVA is on show at the V&A until 10 April 2024.

Find out more and plan your visit:
www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/diva