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Life in technicolour

A vibrant new exhibition at Harewood House in Yorkshire will burst into life this spring, celebrating the story of colour through objects and artworks from Harewood House’s impressive collection of paintings, furniture and ceramics. The special exhibition, (until 9 June), will explore what colour can tell us about the history of civilisation, science and society from the 1500s to the present day, making connections with Harewood’s paintings, porcelain and beautiful Capability-Brown designed gardens. Highlights include the spectacular ultramarine blue hue of the 16th-century by Vivarini and Basaiti, and the enchanting blush pink of the 17th-century Sèvres porcelain collection. Room by room, and throughout

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