The East London museum is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed animation studio with a cracking new exhibition.
A must for any fan of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Ginger, and the rest of the Aardman gang, “Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends” offers an in-depth look at the stop-motion magic behind the beloved films and series. With over 150 objects on display, from archival sketches and concept art to the puppets and props used in the actual animations, the exhibition at the Young V&A behind the scenes of the iconic studio's body of work, as well as delve into the history of stop-motion animation with the help of exhibits from the V&A's own collection.
In addition, the interactive family-friendly exhibition will also let young visitors try their hand at storyboarding, designing characters, create live-action videos, and more, helping unlock their creative potential and perhaps laying the seeds for the next ground-breaking animation studio.
“Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends” opens at the Young V&A on 12 February and runs until 15 November. You can find out more and book your ticket here.