The Wallace Collection's new exhibition The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe opens on 17 May (until 16 September 2012). Don't forget there is plenty of other armour to see in the Collection (one Oriental Armoury and three European Armouries!) and the opportunity to try on some replica armour in the Conservation Gallery.
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Friday 25 May, 6.30pm or 8.30pm
In collaboration with Guildhall School of Music & Drama, this mini-opera, directed by Dr Andrew Lawrence-King, re-creates Monteverdi’s thrilling vision of an epic sword fight in music; tying in perfectly with current exhibition The Noble Art of the Sword: Fashion and Fencing in Renaissance Europe. Performances take place seated cabaret style in the glazed courtyard restaurant, include additional music, a talk by curat...
We are pleased to announce that the updated version of the video Transforming the Dutch Galleries is now online. Learn more about the refurbishment of the newly-reopened Dutch Galleries and, for the first time, see the completed hang and hear about the themes of the galleries from Curator of Old Master Pictures, Dr Lucy Davis.
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If you didn’t make it to the 18th-century day this year, or you want to have a reminder about your day, click here to watch our video of the exciting event.
From photoshoots to puppet-making, 18th-century French dancing to digital treasure hunts, there was something for everyone, and the day was a great success!
Keep checking here for details of our 16th-century day in September, and for next ...