This is a long awaited and exceptional world class facility. Why it has taken so long is something of a mystery, perhaps because the art historical establishment in London has always been rooted in the past rather than having an eye on the future.
Gone are the days when 50 years ago I was directed to a few untidy draws in the print room that contained some of the rarest photographic material, which you could handle very casually and without any supervision!
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This is a long awaited and exceptional world class facility. Why it has taken so long is something of a mystery, perhaps because the art historical establishment in London has always been rooted in the past rather than having an eye on the future.
Gone are the days when 50 years ago I was directed to a few untidy draws in the print room that contained some of the rarest photographic material, which you could handle very casually and without any supervision!