Chief Curator at the V&A, Brendan Cormier, poses for a portrait outside of The 'Music is Black: A British Story' exhibition at the V&A East Museum in East London, on April 29, 2026. The V&A East, which opened on April 18, is the newest outpost of the beloved 174-year-old Victoria and Albert Museum. V&A East conceived with and for the under-30s is seeking to draw younger generations, who rarely set foot in such institutions, by tackling themes such as climate and gender. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)