Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

 

Japantastic
Japanese-inspired patterns for British homes, 1880-1930
15th September 2009 - 1st August 2010

In the 1870s and 80s, Britain experienced a craze for all things Japanese. Japanese art and design was seen as exciting and exotic by Europeans, because it was so different to Western culture. It offered a whole new way of looking at and representing the world.

The exhibition forms part of Japan-UK 150, a series of events in the UK organised to celebrate 150 years of friendship between Japan and the UK.

For more details please see our purpose built Japantastic mini web site.

A number of events have been organised to support this exhibition, including an evening lecture and practical workshops.