Step into a room of breath-taking beauty and experience history at its visually stunning best. Decorated for King George IV in 1823, this ornate centrepiece of Brighton’s famous royal palace by the sea, will be revealed in the dazzling splendour of its … Continued
The Royal Pavilion was created for the Prince of Wales (later King George IV) in the early 19th century and is one of the most remarkable buildings in Europe. Of exceptional and national importance, the royal palace attracts more … Continued
Find inspiration for your home from the radiant Saloon in the Royal Pavilion which has been returned to the dazzling splendour of its original interior design. Decorated for King George IV in 1823, this ornate centrepiece of Brighton’s famous royal … Continued
The exquisite work on the restoration of the Saloon has been a labour of love for conservator Anne Sowden. Anne, who worked at the Royal Pavilion for 32 years applied by hand 12,000 platinum motifs on the walls of the … Continued
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
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