Daniel SMERNICKI

V&A Dundee

Touring & Programme Manager

Biographie

I am the Touring and Programme Manager at V&A Dundee. We are Scotland's Design Museum, and part of the wider V&A family of museums. We bring design from all over the world to Scotland and give an international platform to Scottish designers, and we advocate for the power of design as both extraordinary and brilliantly ordinary, shaping our daily lives. We are currently seeking partner venues for the international tour of our landmark exhibition 'Tartan.' The exhibition celebrates the global story of the iconic pattern worn by Royalty and Punks alike. It is a radical new look at one of the world’s best-known textiles, and is the most comprehensive exhibition on the subject to date. The exhibition brings together 300 objects from international public and private collections for the first time, and is available to tour from 2025. While tartan is a defining symbol of Scotland, it is at home around the world, and we believe the exhibition appeals to diverse international audiences. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss the potential for the exhibition to travel to your venue - please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss in Paris!