🧐 Discover the enchanting Pitzhanger Manor`s library, a masterpiece of design by Soane with its unique flowing and ingenious use of light.☀️ Considered the ‘master of light’, Soane experimented with mirrors to reflect and amplify natural light, creating mesmerising shadows and perspectives.🏰

Sinta Tantra’s exhibition, “The Lightclub of Batavia” also plays with light. Tantra’s vibrant artworks cast a kaleidoscope of colours that dance with the changing daylight. 🖼 Step into Soane’s library and experience a unique fusion of past and present, connected by a unifying theme.☀️🖌

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Sinta Tantra: The Lightclub of Batavia
📅 Opens 24 January 2024, Wednesday – Sunday
📍 Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)
🎫 Access with General Admission / Members go free

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Glass plays a large part in the architectural beauty of Pitzhanger Manor. The blue and amber stained glass that is featured throughout the house, creates beautiful pools of coloured light on sunny days ☀

Sir John Soane was fascinated by architectural illusion and used glass to create ingenious elements of optical deception. In the Library, for example, Soane placed reflective glass panels opposite one another to create infinity mirrors; arranged as a parallel series, reflections appear to recede forever, making the room appear much larger than it is in reality.

With the sun returning again next week, why not come and see for yourself?

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
📅 Wednesday to Sunday
📍 Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)

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📚 Experience the unique and special space of Soane`s Library at Pitzhanger Manor. The flowing layout and use of light create a remarkable atmosphere, with double doors on three sides that allow light to penetrate through the conservatory. The innovative use of mirrors amplifies this light, creating fragmented views and angles that dissolve the basic cube into openings and reflections. You`ll be amazed at how much larger the space feels! The original mirrors still exist in the room, adding to its impressive history. The grained walls, painted canopy ceiling, and delicate trellis threaded with foliage complete the airy and summery effect.

Visit Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery and see this masterpiece for yourself!

Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery
📅 Open Wednesday to Sunday
📍 Ealing Green, W5 5EQ
🚇 Ealing Broadway Station (Elizabeth, Central, District, National Rail)

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