Brighton & Hove Museums will unveil the true colours of the Royal Pavilion this spring with a new immersive experience. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the history, magic, and meaning of colour within the Regency Palace.
Launching on International Colour Day on 21 March and running until 19 October 2025, the exhibition will showcase vivid room installations, art interventions, sensory experiences and a programme of workshops and activities for all ages. Guests will delve into the palace’s bold hues and rich textures and discover how colour made the Pavilion a sensation in the 1820s.
Alexandra Loske, Curator of the Royal Pavilion and colour historian said, “This exciting exhibition is a celebration of the Royal Pavilion’s opulent use of colour, which makes it one of the most unusual and pioneering historic buildings of its time.
“This isn’t a traditional exhibition – it’s a new and experimental display that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the Royal Pavilion’s colour schemes and discover not only a kaleidoscope of bold hues and textures but relive some of the awe and excitement that George IV’s guest experienced in the 1820s.”
Visitors will learn the meanings behind the colours and pigments used and how specific colours evoke an emotional response. Alexandra continued, “The interior of the palace is as much a work of art as the building itself. Each room is devoted to a specific colour and emotion, featuring carefully curated artistic interventions that demonstrate how colour was used to evoke feelings and create enchanting and sensual interiors in the 1820s.
“The softness and fresh charm of the colour peach blossom in the Long Gallery is followed by rich and saturated blues and reds in the adjoining Music and Banqueting Rooms. With photo opportunities around every corner, COLOUR is a must-see for visitors. Whether you’re a history lover, an art enthusiast, someone that has a keen interest in social media and photography, or someone who is simply looking for a unique experience, COLOUR offers something for everyone.”
Brighton & Hove Museums will partner with YesColours, a sustainable paint company throughout the exhibition.
Emma Bestley, Creative Director & Co-founder of YesColours said, “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Brighton’s Royal Pavilion on the upcoming COLOUR exhibition. Colour has the ability to evoke different emotions and feelings, which has a huge influence on the way certain spaces make us feel. To be able to bring our colour palettes to this immersive exhibition and to be a part of something that celebrates colour in the same way we do, is really exciting for us as a start-up eco paint brand.”
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion was crafted by architect John Nash for King George IV in the early 1800s and stands as one of the UK’s most distinctive and historic landmarks. Its unique blend of Indian and Chinese inspired design, coupled with its lavish and eclectic interiors, showcases the creativity of George IV.
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