Treasures from The Wallace Collection in London are brought to life in Lisburn
For the first time, treasures from The Wallace Collection in London can be "viewed" right here in Lisburn and Castlereagh City.
Thanks to the innovative art tour ‘Legacy’, which has been created by Robert Peters in collaboration with R-Space Gallery and The Wallace Collection, five remarkable objects have been brought to life through augmented reality at locations deeply connected to Sir Richard Wallace.
As you explore these sites, you'll discover fascinating descriptions that weave together the histories of these objects with significant events in Ireland.
It's a unique opportunity to engage with art in a new way, linking the past and present in a city rich with history.
The Wallace Collection, one of London's most prestigious museums, originated from the private collection of Sir Richard Wallace, who inherited it in 1870.
Over generations, the Hertford family amassed an extraordinary array of fine and decorative arts, including European paintings, arms and armor, furniture, and porcelain.
The wealth from Irish estates, generating the equivalent of £8 million annually, made this collection possible.
Today, descendants of the tenants who contributed to this legacy can experience the very artworks their ancestors helped to acquire.
Maps for the Legacy tour are available at Lisburn City Library, the Visitors' Information Centre, and R-Space Gallery on Castle Street.
This project is kindly supported by National Lottery players through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's Support for the Individual Artist Programme. The tour will be available throughout the rest of 2024.
Robert Peters. who is based in Bangor, over 35 years experience of working in the visual arts sector as an exhibiting artist, curator, arts facility manager and educator.