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You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970
How have the finished and unfinished revolutions of the late 1960s changed the way we live today and think about the future?
How have the finished and unfinished revolutions of the late 1960s changed the way we live today and think about the future?
This major exhibition explored the era-defining significance and impact of the late 1960s, expressed through some of the greatest music and performances of the 20th century alongside fashion, film, design and political activism.
This exhibition is now closed at V&A South Kensington
A rousing and pertinent excavation of the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s
Waldemar Januszczak, The Sunday Times
In partnership with
Levi’s® is proud to partner with the V&A for the exhibition You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 – 70. Since creating the world’s first blue jean in 1873, Levi's® has always been associated with new ideas, youth culture, individuality and rebellion. This has never been more true than in the iconic era of the late 60’s, when Levi’s® jeans were the uniform of choice amongst rebels and heroes alike – something that is still true today.
Sound experience by
Sennheiser is delighted to partner with the V&A on yet another spectacular exhibition, providing the immersive audio experience for You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 – 70. We are convinced that the innovative sound installations of this exhibition will transport you to the sixties as you experience (or re-live) the spirit and music of that era in a breathtakingly new way. Enjoy.
Exhibition highlights
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The Acid Test poster designed by Wes Wilson, printed by contact printing co., 1966. Courtesy of Steward Brand -
Christine Keeler, photographs by Lewis Morley, 1963. © Lewis Morley/National Media Museum/Science & Society Picture Library -
The Souper Dress, 1966. Photograph © Kerry Taylor Auctions -
John Sebastian performing at Woodstock, 1969. © Henry Diltz / Corbis -
Blow Up, 1966. © MGM / THE KOBAL COLLECTION -
Poster for The Crazy World of Arthur Brown at UFO, 16 and 23 June, by Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, 1967, London (Michael English & Nigel Waymouth). Photograph © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Features
About You Say You Want a Revolution? Exhibition
About You Say You Want a Revolution? Exhibition
Take a trip through seven revolutions in five extraordinary years from 1966 to 1970
Meet the rebels
Meet the rebels
Meet the rebels who helped define the counterculture movement of the late 1960s and revolutionise society
The revolution playlists
The revolution playlists
Help us create the ultimate protest music playlists
Protest music: the curated playlist
Protest music: the curated playlist
Five music artists, four bands and one music journalist nominate their favourite protest songs
How does social change happen?
How does social change happen?
Find out from key activists and political theorists
Walk the revolution: a walking tour of London 1966-70
Walk the revolution: a walking tour of London 1966-70
Download our free walking tour map and guide
Swet Shop Boys – Political hip hop
Swet Shop Boys – Political hip hop
James Turner – Radical optimist
James Turner – Radical optimist
Charlie Craggs – Trans activist
Charlie Craggs – Trans activist
Michael Segalov – Activist and campaigner
Michael Segalov – Activist and campaigner
Speaking of I.M.E.L.D.A – Direct-action feminist performance group
Speaking of I.M.E.L.D.A – Direct-action feminist performance group
Ayishat Akanbi – Cultural commentator, stylist and artist
Ayishat Akanbi – Cultural commentator, stylist and artist
Django Girls – Tech activists
Django Girls – Tech activists
Glacier Girl – Environmental activist
Glacier Girl – Environmental activist
You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-1970
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