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Royal Pavilion display to explore history of colour

Joshua Askew
BBC News, South East
Getty Images An English palace built in the style of Asian architecture. It's roof contains a series of large domes and spires. Getty Images
The historic building was once the palace of George IV

Brighton's Royal Pavilion is set to open a new immersive experience where visitors can explore the history and meaning of colour.

The exhibition involves room installations, art, sensory experiences, and a programme of workshops and activities.

Visitors can also learn how colour made the Pavilion a sensation in the 1820s, according to organisers.

Alexandra Loske, curator of the Royal Pavilion and a colour historian, called the exhibition a celebration of the former palace's "opulent use of colour, which makes it one of the most unusual and pioneering historic buildings of its time".

Brighton & Hove Museums A pink room with pretty blue birds and flowers painted on the walls. The ceiling appears like it is made of pale glass. The sun is shining through it. Brighton & Hove Museums
The Royal Pavilion is one of Sussex's most distinctive buildings, say exhibition organisers
Brighton & Hove Museums A grandiose ceiling of a room in an Indian-Chinese style. Brighton & Hove Museums
The exhibition will run for a large part of the year
Brighton & Hove Museums A palatial room with green wallpaper, golden pillars, a chandelier, and lavish red and green patterned carpet. Brighton & Hove Museums
The Royal Pavilion was built for George IV

"This isn't a traditional exhibition - it's a new and experimental display," she added.

The Royal Pavilion was designed by architect John Nash for King George IV in the early 1800s.

Organisers of the exhibition said it was one of the UK's most distinctive and iconic historic landmarks, inspired by Indian and Chinese design.

The exhibition will run from 21 March to 19 October.

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