Outfits, musical instruments, and other personal items from U.S. musician Taylor Swift are now on display at London’s V&A Museum in a special summer exhibition. Titled “Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail,” the exhibition features 13 installations spread across the museum’s galleries.
Curator Kate Bailey describes the exhibit as a journey through the museum, following key chapters in Swift’s career. Each installation highlights different eras of her career, showcasing iconic objects and outfits worn by Swift. Bailey and her team were granted access to Swift’s personal archives, selecting items that represent significant moments in the 14-time Grammy winner’s life.
Among the showcased items are customized cowboy boots worn by a young Swift at the start of her career, the wig and facial hair she wore in “The Man” music video, and reproductions of the hand-drawn storyboards for the “Willow” music video. Visitors will also see a golden microphone with snake details used during the “Reputation” stadium tour, the ukulele played on the “Speak Now” world tour, and the fisherman cap featured on the “Red (Taylor’s Version)” album cover.
“It’s been a really fast-moving project, where I got to select works from the collection,” Bailey said. “I wanted to make sure that we were able to showcase costumes, but also musical instruments and objects that convey her whole career and creativity.”
The “Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail” is the first exhibition of its kind at the V&A Museum, and it marks the debut of these objects in the UK. The exhibit offers fans a unique opportunity to experience Swift’s artistic journey through her personal artifacts.
Bailey emphasizes the uniqueness and excitement of the exhibition, noting that it is free to the public. “It’s incredibly exciting and it’s free,” she said. The exhibition not only highlights Swift’s musical achievements but also her creative process and evolution as an artist, providing an immersive experience for visitors.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the world of Taylor Swift at the V&A Museum, where her career is celebrated through a thoughtfully curated collection of personal items and iconic memorabilia.
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