Celebration of 'life and legacy' of Archibald Knox

WATCH: The largest ever collection of works by Archibald Knox is revealed at the Manx Museum

The largest ever collection of works by Archibald Knox "celebrates the life and legacy" of the Manx-born artist, the curator of a newly opened exhibition has said.

The Liberty of London designer established himself at the forefront of the English art nouveau movement at the turn of the 20th Century.

Knox: Order & Beauty features silverware, paintings and furniture from collections across the British Isles, some of which have gone on display to the public for the first time.

More than 200 pieces can be seen at the Manx Museum in Douglas, including 100 owned by Manx National Heritage (MNH).

MNH A black and white photo of the designer, he leans near a window wearing a dark suit. He has grey hair, a beard and moustache.MNH
Archibald Knox was born in Tromode in 1864

The exhibition, which will run in conjunction with a Visit Isle of Man campaign to promote the island, has been jointly organised by MNH and the Archibald Knox Forum.

Originally scheduled to start in 2024 to coincide with the 160th anniversary of the artist's birth, it will run until 1 March 2026.

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