Taylor Swift will be the focus of a new “trail” across London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) titled “Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail.” The display, which will be on view from July 27th to September 8th, is inspired by the 34-year-old singer-songwriter’s storied career, from when she first moved to Nashville at 14 to her rise to global fame.
In the wake of the U.K. leg of Swift’s “Eras” tour, “Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail” will take visitors through the life of the pop icon via visual culture, organized into 13 thematic “stops” placed throughout the museum. Swift’s costumes, awards, instruments, and other objects will be placed in dialogue with the V&A’s architecture and collection. Memorable clothing from Swift’s career will be featured, ranging from the cowboy boots worn during her country music days to the black ruffled dress featured in her music video for “Fortnight,” the lead single from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
“We are delighted to be able to display a range of iconic looks worn by Taylor Swift at the V&A this summer,” said Kate Bailey, senior curator of theater and performance, in a press release. “Taylor Swift’s songs, like objects, tell stories, often drawing from art, history, and literature. We hope this theatrical trail across the museum will inspire curious visitors to discover more about the performer, her creativity, and V&A objects.”
In addition to Swift’s famed outfits, the V&A will feature a collection of storyboards and archival material from Swift’s childhood.
