~ Mitsubishi Museum, Tokyo ~
In 2019 I couriered, and helped to install, seven Pre-Raphaelite works of art (tapestry, stained glass, prints, drawings and a painting) from the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester to the Mitsubishi Museum in Tokyo.
Mitsubishi Museum, Tokyo
Pre-Raphaelite exhibition, Tokyo
Outside of building, Downtown Tokyo
Exhibition hanging
So many famous Pre-Raphaelite works around every corner
"La Donna Della Finestra" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Checking hanging and handling of "La Donna Della Finestra", by Rossetti
"Pomona" Tapestry by Burne-Jones
Assisting with the unpacking and installation of the "Pamona" tapestry. Morris & co
Assisting with the unpacking and installation of the "Pamona" tapestry. Morris & co
Installing woodcut prints by Burne-Jones
Thermohydrograph, reading temperature and humidity, essential for the correct display of each work of art
Two beautiful angels by Burne-Jones. Safely installed
Condition checking Burne-Jones stained glass prior to installation
Safely packing stained glass for travel from Manchester to Tokyo
Storage boxes safely couriered to Tokyo Mitsibushi Museum
Observing the handling of the boxes behindthe scenes at Heathrow and Tokyo airports