This is something which has actually involved the whole museum, she tells me.
And that was challenging because, in many cases, these were things wed never done before.
The first stop on the tour is a case in point.
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Taylor Swift performing on stage during theReputationstadium tour in Maryland in 2018.
The second stop on the V&As Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail, celebrating theReputationera.
The third stop on the tour celebratesSpeak Now.
Taylor Swift performing on stage during theReputationstadium tour in Maryland in 2018.
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Another jaw-dropper follows it.
The fifth stop on the tour: a love letter toFearless.
The second stop on the V&A’s “Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail,” celebrating theReputationera.
Taylor on theFearlesstour at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2009.
A closer look at the fifth installation.
Its about time we brought a female artist into this space, says Bailey.
The third stop on the tour celebratesSpeak Now.
The1989chapter, presented beside the Raphael Cartoons.
Taylor on the1989world tour in 2015.
Taylor in another look from the1989world tour that is on display.
The fourth stop on the tour, a tribute toRed, includes a dress from Swift’s video for “I Bet You Think About Me” from 2021.
After that, we go back to the beginningof Taylors musical output, that is.
The seventh stop on the tour celebrates Taylors debut album,Taylor Swift.
Taylor on stage in Las Vegas in 2007.
The fifth stop on the tour: a love letter toFearless.
Her cowboy boots, featuring her name and the number 13.
In this room, she recommends keeping an eye out forPaul DelarochesSt.
Taylor in the 2020 music video for Willow.
Taylor on theFearlesstour at Madison Square Garden in New York in 2009.
The eighth stop on the tour, celebratingEvermore.
The ninth chapter of the tour:Folklore.
After this, we reach the exhibitions largest section.
A closer look at the fifth installation.
Taylor at the premiere ofThe Eras Tourfilm in Los Angeles in 2023.
The Eras Tour is celebrated in theMidnightsroom.
The archive was like, Sure!
The1989chapter, presented beside the Raphael Cartoons.
Next to it stands the 18th-century marble statueSamson and the Philistines, carved by Vincenzo Foggini.
Samson looks so powerful here, that I wanted her to look powerful, too, notes Bailey.
Its the beginning of the emancipation of women.
Taylor on the1989world tour in 2015.
Also worth a closer look?
The fabric of the costume, which resembles silk in the video, but is actually vegan leather.
Taylor in the Fortnight music video from April 2024.
Taylor in another look from the1989world tour that is on display.
The penultimate stop on theSongbook Trail, paying tribute toThe Tortured Poets Department.
They also gifted her the friendship bracelets shes wearing today.
It was quite an emotional experience for them, she remembers.
The seventh stop on the tour celebrates Taylor’s debut album,Taylor Swift.
Museums are unique spaces that let you get really up close to things.
I mean… of course, she says.
There are no plans yet, but its definitely something that would be really interesting.
Taylor on stage in Las Vegas in 2007.
And you have to remember, shes only 34.
Im very curious to see what she does next.
But I do hope she has a break first.
Her cowboy boots, featuring her name and the number 13.
Taylor Swift: Songbook Trailis on display across the V&As permanent galleries until September 8, 2024.
It is free to visit, and a digital map of the trail will be available for visitors.
Taylor in the 2020 music video for “Willow.”
The eighth stop on the tour, celebratingEvermore.
The ninth chapter of the tour:Folklore.
The tenth stop on the trail—which commemoratesMidnights, Taylor’s re-records, and theErastour—includes a dress she wore in the music video for “Bejeweled” from 2022.
Taylor at the premiere ofThe Eras Tourfilm in Los Angeles in 2023.
The Eras Tour is celebrated in theMidnightsroom.
Taylor in the “Fortnight” music video from April 2024.
The penultimate stop on theSongbook Trail, paying tribute toThe Tortured Poets Department.
