‘An insult to everything the Museum stands for’ or ‘Ariadne’s thread’ to ‘Knowledge’ and ‘Inspiration’? Daniel Libeskind’s Extension for the V & A and its Context. Part II

Examines the reasons for the hostility in the British press to architect Daniel Libeskind's proposed plans for the extension to the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, and places the scheme in its historical context. Examines the development of the V & A and its collections since the 1850s and discusses the design of the Museum's many galleries and display areas.