LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift fans have a unique opportunity this summer to delve into the world of the pop star at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In celebration of her successful Eras Tour, the museum has curated a special exhibition featuring real items from Swift's various musical eras.
The 'Songbook Trail' at the museum showcases costumes, guitars, and other memorabilia from Swift's archive. The exhibition, which opens on Saturday, will run through September 8, allowing fans to get a closer look at the iconic objects and looks worn by Taylor throughout her career.
This isn't the first time Swift's work has been featured in a museum setting. Last summer, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City presented 'Taylor Swift: Storyteller,' highlighting a different array of costumes and objects spanning her career.
Die-hard Swifties will be thrilled to see items dating back to her early days as a supporting act in 2007, including pale blue heart-adorned cowboy boots, a turquoise dress, and a Taylor acoustic guitar made of koa wood.
The exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum places Swift's memorabilia among priceless works in various galleries, showcasing the intersection of art, fashion, and music. For example, a purple skirt and a pink and green sequined jacket from her 2015 tour are displayed next to a painting by the High Renaissance artist Raphael.
Visitors can also admire the Cinderella-like yellow gown from the 'Bejewelled' music video and a stage costume from her Reputation Tour, complete with a snake microphone. The museum's senior curator of theater and performance, Kate Bailey, expressed that the V&A provides the perfect stage for a Taylor Swift trail, given the numerous touchpoints within Swift's work that resonate with art, literature, and history.
