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Martin Roth

Martin Roth (1955-2017) was an influential museum director. He was responsible for Dresden's State Art Collection before serving as director of London's Victoria and Albert Museum from 2011 until 2016.

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Former V&A Museum director Martin Roth dies

Former V&A Museum director Martin Roth dies

An influential member of the arts community both in his native Germany and abroad, Martin Roth has died, aged 62.
CultureAugust 7, 2017
Ausstellung You Say You Want a Revolution?

1960s: The Rebel Years 

1960s: The Rebel Years 

"You Say You Want a Revolution“ on display in London. 
CultureOctober 5, 2016
Martin Roth, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Copyright: Getty Images/C. Marquardt

V&A museum director Martin Roth to resign after Brexit

V&A museum director Martin Roth to resign after Brexit

The German director of London's Victoria and Albert Museum is stepping down as the head of the renowned institution.
September 5, 2016
London Brexit Referendum - a British flag washed away by the rain, Copyright: Reuters/R. Krause

Martin Roth on Brexit: 'Me-first mentality is brutal'

Martin Roth on Brexit: 'Me-first mentality is brutal'

Martin Roth, a German and director of the V&A Museum in London, tells DW why the Brexit is stealing the youth's future.
June 24, 2016
Martin Roth, director of the Victoria and Albert museum in London, Copyright: Peter Kelleher

V&A director: "Brexit could ruin our parents' achievements'

V&A director: "Brexit could ruin our parents' achievements'

The German Martin Roth, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, sees the Brexit debate as toxic.
June 14, 2016
German and British flags flap in the wind (Photo: Soeren Stache dpa/lbn)

Germany's UK image

Germany's UK image

After a decades-long drop-off, Germany's image in the UK seems to be improving.
May 9, 2013
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