Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The Cult of Beauty, our major new exhibition, explores notions of beauty across time and cultures.

Featuring over 200 items, including historical objects, artworks, films and new commissions, we consider the influence of status, health, age, race and gender on the evolution of ideas about beauty. We invite you to question established norms and reflect on more inclusive definitions of beauty.

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