Smithsonian changes course in V&A partnership

Long-held plans for Smithsonian Institution and the V&A to jointly curate a gallery in the V&A East museum when it opens in 2023 have been abandoned in favour of a collaboration that will provide paid internships as part of a wider programme to promote diversity. Young people from diverse backgrounds living in East London or Washington DC will be offered work experience placements in the two institutions. Cancelling the joint gallery space is described as a move that reflects “evolving strategic priorities” as well as the public-health context.