A series of chance discoveries helped historic textiles expert Annabel Westman uncover the original design for luxurious silks chosen by King George IV for his exotic dream palace. A lost piece of fabric, a long-forgotten photo and a timely … Continued
For immediate release Painstaking detective work led to the design of the luxurious vibrant circular carpet which transforms the floor of the Saloon. The carpet is one of the most lavish and complicated ever woven by Axminster Carpets, who hold … Continued
Press release: 5 Feb 2018 Gilbert & George are an artist partnership who have worked and shared their lives together for fifty years. As ‘living sculptures’ they challenge the distinction between art and life; sacrificing their separate identities and … Continued
Museum of Transology 20 July 2017 to summer 2018 Spotlight Gallery, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, UK Press images: brightonmuseums.org.uk/Transology-images (login: press / dragons) This summer Brighton Museum launches Be Bold, a series of collaborative events and exhibitions funded by … Continued
18 November 2017 to 11 March 2018 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, UK Press images: brightonmuseums.org.uk/Gluck-images (login: press / dragons) Press previews by arrangement: 2.30-5.00pm, Thurs 16 Nov 2017 The 20th century artist Gluck (1895-1978), now also recognised as a … Continued
Comprehensive programme starts 20 July 2017 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, UK This summer, Brighton Museum will launch a programme of projects, exhibitions, displays and activities to celebrate and connect with LGBTQ lives, histories and culture. 2017 marks 50 years … Continued
Jane Austen by the Sea 17 June 2017 – 8 January 2018 Royal Pavilion, Brighton, UK A new display at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton will explore Jane Austen’s relationship with coastal towns and life in Brighton during her time, … Continued
Constable and Brighton 8 April – 8 October 2017 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Press preview access *by arrangement only*: Thurs 6 April 2.30 – 5pm, Fri 7 April, 1-3pm Press images: http://brightonmuseums.org.uk/ConstableBrighton-images (login: press/dragons). *NB: images loaned by … Continued
Visions of the Royal Pavilion Estate Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 14 March – 3 Sept 2017 A new display at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery will showcase rarely-seen views of the Royal Pavilion Estate dating back to the 1760s, … Continued
Photo-punk: 40 images from the birth of UK punk by Ian Dickson and Kevin Cummins Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 22 November 2016 – 5 March 2017 Special preview and photographer Q&A: 21 November, 6-8pm A new … Continued
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