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Perspectives of Destruction trailer

Our new exhibition, Perspectives of Destruction: Images of London, 1940-44, displays art and photography created during the London Blitz. Focusing on the work of War Artists commissioned by the government, we'll see how they depicted the devastated landscape of London. Watch the video for more, and a sneak preview of the display.

26 January 2017

Perspectives of Destruction: Images of London, 1940-44 is a free exhibition, opening 27 January 2017.

Header image: Devastation City : Panorama of Ruin, 1941; by Graham Sutherland.

26 January 2017

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