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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:100 Years of RRS Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Included in museum admission \n100 years ago\, RRS Discovery was designated the UK’s first Royal Research Ship. This was a pivotal moment in the history of marine science and launched a legacy of global oceanographic exploration that continues today.  \nTo commemorate this milestone\, curators from the National Oceanography Centre’s Discovery Collections and the University of Southampton’s National Oceanographic Library have collaborated with the Dundee Heritage Trust and the Marine Biological Association to develop a special exhibition entitled 100 Years of RRS Discovery exploring the evolution of ocean research over the past century.  \nFrom exploring the changing design and purpose of research ships to considering new questions driving oceanographic research\, this exhibition invites you to dive into the history of the Discovery Investigations\, and the four Royal Research Ships that have held the Discovery name in the last one hundred years.   \nCome and explore the exciting history of the Discovery Investigations\, discover the wide range of roles involved in making ocean exploration possible\, and get a glimpse into what life is really like aboard a scientific expedition.   \nYou may also enjoy finding out more information about this exhibition here: ‘100 Years of RRS Discovery’ Exhibition | National Oceanography Centre 
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/100-years-of-rrs-discovery/
LOCATION:Discovery Point\, Riverside Drive\, Dundee\, DD1 4XA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20251202T113607Z
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SUMMARY:Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen
DESCRIPTION:The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum is delighted to present Curtain Call: Costumes from Stage and Screen\, a striking new exhibition that celebrates the creative power and global influence of costume designers who hail from or were inspired by Dundee. \nFeaturing work by acclaimed designers such as Jane Petrie\, Ros Little and Alex Reid\, and creatives who have collaborated with Dundee REP and Scottish Dance Theatre. This exhibition showcases costumes from major film\, television\, theatre and opera productions\, the exhibition highlights Dundee’s powerful role on the global stage of design. \nOn display are iconic pieces including the gown worn by Claire Foy in The Crown\, the dress worn by Claire Danes in The Essex Serpent\, and Meryl Streep’s costume as Emmeline Pankhurst in Suffragette. Alongside pieces from theatrical giants such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Scottish Opera. \nMore than a visual spectacle\, the Curtain Call is designed to engage visitors of all ages and to spark interest in creative careers among young people in Dundee. By weaving together\, the city’s local talent and international collaborations. Curtain Call underlines how this Scottish city has left an indelible mark on costume design worldwide.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/curtain-call-costumes-from-stage-and-screen/
LOCATION:The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum\, Albert Square\, Meadowside\, Dundee\, DD1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The McManus%3A Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum":MAILTO:themcmanus@leisureandculturedundee.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20251222T091337Z
CREATED:20251201T151203Z
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SUMMARY:Maggie's: Architecture that Cares
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 30 years of Maggie’s and the power of inspiring spaces\nOver three decades\, a growing network of Maggie’s cancer care centres across the UK and beyond have shown that inspiring\, caring buildings can create a much-needed space\, away from the clinical environment of the hospital\, for people to process one of life’s toughest challenges. \nTo mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie’s\, this new exhibition will explore the organisation’s groundbreaking approach to design\, bringing together the voices of centre visitors and staff\, with the globally recognised architects who have designed these buildings. \nEach Maggie’s centre is a unique space\, designed with care by renowned architects from around the world\, including Frank Gehry\, Zaha Hadid\, Richard Rogers\, Norman Foster and Benedetta Tagliabue. \nIn response to her own experiences of cancer\, Maggie Keswick Jencks dreamt of buildings that would help people ‘not to lose the joy of living in the fear of dying’. By showing the design principles behind these unique buildings\, the exhibition will show the importance of a warm welcome and a sense of home\, views of nature\, and moments of flexibility\, beauty and surprise in creating inspiring spaces.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/maggies-architecture-that-cares/
LOCATION:V&A Dundee\, V&A Dundee\, 1 Riverside Esplanade\, Dundee\, Scotland\, DD1 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260323T130724Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtains
DESCRIPTION:‘Behind the Curtains’ is a window installation by illustrator and printmaker Lauren Morsley\, originally commissioned by Urban Outfitters UK & Europe as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. \nInspired by the chaos of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, the display gives us a peek behind the scenes of a Fringe production\, showing the us the colourful world that unfolds before the spotlight hits and the show begins. \nLauren Morsley is an illustrator and printmaker based in Dundee. She specialises in bold and colourful designs which create other worlds to explore\, often inspired by intriguing stories\, places\, and people. \n\nUNESCO City of Design Dundee’s dedicated window space exhibits the amazing work produced by Design Lives Here supporters from across Dundee\, the UK’s first and only UNESCO City of Design. Design Lives Here is UNESCO City of Design Dundee’s supporter scheme showcasing designers\, organisations and businesses from across the city who celebrate design’s power to solve problems and improve lives.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/behind-the-curtains/
LOCATION:Outer Spaces\, The Wellgate\, 12-15 Panmure Street\, Dundee\, DD1 2DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTSTAMP:20251020T094915Z
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SUMMARY:Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Fashion shows have grown from intimate salon presentations to global spectacles generating dazzling images shared worldwide. Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show will trace the evolution of the catwalk from the private fashion salons of the late 19th century to today’s live-stream experiences documenting over 100 years of fashion show history. \nSpotlighting their creativity\, energy and impact\, the exhibition brings together landmark examples from renowned fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen\, Balenciaga\, Chanel\, Dior\, Maison Margiela\, Prada\, Paco Rabanne\, Viktor & Rolf\, Louis Vuitton and Yoji Yamamoto\, amongst others. Exploring the history and cultural significance of the runway\, Catwalk will document seminal moments in fashion\, including the theatrical spectacles seen at Alexander McQueen and dramatic show settings such as Fendi at the Great Wall of China\, Dior’s takeover of Drummond Castle Gardens in Perthshire and Chanel’s staging of a rocket launch. \nFrom ’60s subcultures to fashion in a digital age\, fashion shows are epic creative endeavours\, blending many different design disciplines – architecture\, lighting\, music\, film\, makeup\, hairdressing\, jewellery\, set design and fashion – into carefully choreographed fleeting sequences with models centre-stage. In Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show\, the catwalk through the changing eras will be brought to life with film and photographs\, original collection pieces\, stage props and a wealth of archival material\, creating a vivid experience of the catwalk from its beginnings to the present day.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/catwalk-the-art-of-the-fashion-show/
LOCATION:V&A Dundee\, V&A Dundee\, 1 Riverside Esplanade\, Dundee\, Scotland\, DD1 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260515T152514Z
CREATED:20260330T115145Z
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SUMMARY:Dundee Through a Lens: A Photographic Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, V&A Dundee presented Photo City: How Images Shaped the Urban World. Running alongside this exhibition\, the Dundee City Photo Walk project was established with the aim of creating a photographic record of the city throughout that year. Following the conclusion of the project\, a group of like minded participants continued the momentum forming what is now the Dundee City Photo Walks group. \nThis exhibition offers a snapshot of our collective work in 2025. \nContributing photographers: Ian Chrighton\, Ian Meach\, Elle\, Caroline Tosin\, Graham Smith\, Marie Riley\, Neil Robertson\, Rachel Mallison\, Kay Scrimgeour\, and Ian Scrimgeour. \nWe extend our sincere thanks to V&A Dundee\, UNESCO City of Design Dundee\, and Central Library\, for their invaluable support in bringing this exhibition to fruition. We also wish to express our particular appreciation to Lizzie\, Kirsten\, Annie\, Phil\, and Caroline for their generous assistance.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/dundee-through-a-lens-a-photographic-exhibition/
LOCATION:Central Library Dundee\, Wellgate Shopping centre\,\, Dundee\, DD1 1DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260310T144027Z
CREATED:20260310T135529Z
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UID:71046-1775779200-1782518399@cityofdesigndundee.com
SUMMARY:Making Sense – a multi-sensory approach to art
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition by PhD student Jinyu Han featuring tactile models and audio descriptions to help interpret art collections\nExhibitions of visual art normally rely on the power of sight but how might we experience them using other senses? This exhibition showcases the research of Jinyu ‘Eevee’ Han\, a PhD student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design\, who has been collaborating with Dundee Sight Support & Social Hub and North East Sensory Services to create tactile models and audio descriptions for blind and partially sighted visitors. You will be able to experience a range of artworks using these alternative methods of interpretation\, and the exhibition also includes some sensory artworks that were created to be touched. \nThe exhibition is on from 10 April – 26 June and is open Monday-Friday 9.30am – 7pm.  If you wish to arrive after 5pm\, please contact us beforehand on museum@dundee.ac.uk or 01382 384310 and we will try to arrange this.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/making-sense-a-multi-sensory-approach-to-art/
LOCATION:Tower Building\, University of Dundee\, Dundee\, DD1 4HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Dundee Museums":MAILTO:museum@dundee.ac.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260713T122805Z
CREATED:20260713T122805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T122805Z
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SUMMARY:Streets Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Explore the future of our high streets\nStreets Ahead is a national design challenge that invites young people to imagine what Scotland’s high streets could become. As the next generation of designers\, citizens\, and users of these spaces\, their insight is vital. By involving young people directly in the planning and redesign process\, Streets Ahead not only ensures their voices are heard – it empowers them to take pride in shaping the communities they live in. \nThrough the programme\, young people explore urban planning\, architecture\, and design\, building the skills and confidence to influence real world change. Sixty three schools from across Scotland took part\, with finalists attending a hands-on “Design Jam” where they developed and prototyped their ideas alongside professional designers. \nThis display presents the finalists’ visionary prototypes – fresh perspectives on what our high streets could become. \nStreets Ahead is led by V&A Dundee’s Schools Development Officer\, a unique position made possible through a Dundee City Council secondment. The project is proudly supported by the NCR Foundation\, who are also providing the winning team from Tarbert Academy with an exclusive work experience opportunity at NCR Atleos in Dundee.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/streets-ahead/
LOCATION:V&A Dundee\, V&A Dundee\, 1 Riverside Esplanade\, Dundee\, Scotland\, DD1 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260323T131303Z
CREATED:20260323T131303Z
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SUMMARY:Object of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Utilising UNESCO City of Design Dundee’s office window space at Central Library\, a different design object is displayed every month from across the UNESCO Design Cities Network. \nThis May\, you can view a woven handbag\, designed by Modaloom. Founded by Buth Vathanagul\, Modaloom is a fashion brand based in Chaing Rai\, Thailand focused on sharing heritage through contemporary design.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/object-of-the-month/
LOCATION:Central Library Dundee\, Wellgate Shopping centre\,\, Dundee\, DD1 1DB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260306T152018Z
CREATED:20260306T152018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T152018Z
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SUMMARY:The Yard Market
DESCRIPTION:Every Yard Market thoughtfully brings together a beautiful collection of independent makers\, artists\, designers and creatives. Come along and find lots of unique and one of a kind gift ideas. \nShow your support for local small businesses in The Yard Market’s unique spin on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from artwork to illustration\, to jewellery\, sustainable products\, food\, candles and lots more. Each market features a different line up of exhibitors showcasing around 35 local makers each month\, with extra pop up dates and in the run up to Christmas. \nIf it’s a treat for yourself\, a special person or even something to remember your visit to Dundee\, you’ll find it at The Yard Market. Come along and see what it’s all about and help your local community to thrive. \nPLEASE NOTE: Any products displayed in images are used for advertising purposes only and are not guaranteed to be sold at events. Check The Yard’s line up announcements on their website a few days before each event.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/the-yard-market-54/
LOCATION:The Steeple\, Nethergate\, Dundee\, DD1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Markets
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Yard Events":MAILTO:stine.hope@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T132807Z
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SUMMARY:Monoprinting Classes
DESCRIPTION:Monoprint your own totebag in WASPS Dundee 12-2pm \n\n\n\n\nTwo hour workshop in WASPS Dundee\, where we will go over different drawing techniques then apply them to monoprinting a tote bag. \nTote bags will be provided\, as well as snacks\, juice\, tunes and materials. \nPlease keep in mind this is a working building and be aware of the noise in corridors. Additionally this is a working studio with materials in shelving units that are not for public use\, materials allocated for borrowing are in the designated box near the door of the studio. \nIf you would like to secure an easel or specific seat please make sure you come on time (or a little bit earlier)\, as there is a limited amount of easels. Additionally if you have materials to set up please make sure you are on time so the class isn’t disrupted\, and if you are using wet materials please make sure not to get any on anyone else’s work\, person or property\, and clean up after yourself when you are finished. \nPlease be aware that although chairs and other equipment can be moved\, you should ask the facilitator first so she can ensure no-one else’s view is obstructed.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/monoprinting-classes-8/
LOCATION:Wasps Studios\, Meadow Mill\, West Hendersons Wynd\, Dundee\, DD1 5BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Demos
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie McGroarty":MAILTO:katiemcgroarty.shop@gmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T135350Z
CREATED:20260417T135350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T135350Z
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SUMMARY:Catwalk Illustration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capture the energy of the runway through fashion illustration\nJoin award-winning artist and illustrator Jessica Rose Bird in this exclusive practical workshop. With a focus on mark making and quick drawing\, Jessica will share the process behind her experimental and distinctive style that has been used to capture the energy of the catwalk for some of the world’s biggest fashion houses. \nYou will work from custom workbooks and experiment with a range of mixed media materials. All materials will be provided for you\, and all levels of ability are welcome! \nSpaces are very limited\, so early booking is advised. \nAbout \nJessica Rose Bird is an award-winning Scottish artist and fashion illustrator based in London\, working internationally. Her practice sits at the intersection of art and fashion\, capturing mood\, movement and identity through a distinctive visual language. Bird brings her subjects to life with an intuitive hand\, guided by material\, environment and colour. Her work is immediate\, expressive and alive. Select clients include Louis Vuitton\, Miu Miu\, Versace\, Hermès\, Prada and Vogue\, amongst others.
URL:https://cityofdesigndundee.com/event/catwalk-illustration-workshop/
LOCATION:V&A Dundee\, V&A Dundee\, 1 Riverside Esplanade\, Dundee\, Scotland\, DD1 4EZ
CATEGORIES:Workshops/Demos
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