Pink Floyd exhibition at V&A
A GLIMPSE into Pink Floyd’s journey from London’s underground scene to one of the world’s most acclaimed rock groups will go on show this week with an audiovisual exhibition at the V&A Museum.
Their Mortal Remains features objects and stories from the band’s eclectic history, including an oversized recreation of the Bedford van which they travelled in during the 1960s.
Also on show is a massive recreation of The Wall stage set used during the 1980-81 tour, a letter from the BBC requesting an explanation for Syd Barrett walking out of a recording session and a treasure trove of effects pedals and synthesisers.
Visitors to the exhibition will be given a chance to mix their own version of Money and will end the chronological journey through the band’s history with a 3D audio recreation of their 2005 Live 8 performance of Comfortably Numb.
Every chapter of the band’s story is covered, including inspirations, collaborators and even a letter penned by David Gilmour to his mother.
The exhibition marks 50 years since the release of their first album and debut single, Arnold Layne, and comes four years after a similar David Bowie experience at the V&A.
Co-curator of the exhibition Victoria Broackes said she hoped the exhibition would attract both Floyd and non-Floyd fans.
The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains runs from Saturday until October 1, 2017.