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Hidden Spaces: The Barber Institute of Fine Art

Hidden Spaces: The Barber Institute of Fine Art

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  1. Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.1 of 19
  2. Paintings around the gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Paintings around the gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.2 of 19
  3. Paintings around the gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Paintings around the gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.3 of 19
  4. Picture rods hanging in the restoration room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Picture rods hanging in the restoration room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.4 of 19
  5. Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room at The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.5 of 19
  6. A portrait of Lady Barber founder of the gallery hangs in the storage area of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    A portrait of Lady Barber founder of the gallery hangs in the storage area of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.6 of 19
  7. Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Staff working on Paintings in the Storage and Renovation room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.7 of 19
  8. The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.8 of 19
  9. The Concert Hall in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The Concert Hall in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.9 of 19
  10. The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.10 of 19
  11. Collections Assistant Sarah Beattie in the Prints & Drawings Study Room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Collections Assistant Sarah Beattie in the Prints & Drawings Study Room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.11 of 19
  12. The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.12 of 19
  13. The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The Art Library in The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.13 of 19
  14. The main hall of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    The main hall of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.14 of 19
  15. Rochefort bust on the staircase of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Rochefort bust on the staircase of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.15 of 19
  16. Coin Curator Dr Jonathan Jarrett in the Coin room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Coin Curator Dr Jonathan Jarrett in the Coin room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.16 of 19
  17. Coin Curator Dr Jonathan Jarrett in the Coin room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Coin Curator Dr Jonathan Jarrett in the Coin room of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.17 of 19
  18. Art Deco lighting in the Print bay of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Art Deco lighting in the Print bay of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.18 of 19
  19. Art Deco staircase in the main gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.
    Art Deco staircase in the main gallery of The Barber Institute of Fine Art at Birmingham University.19 of 19
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