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500 Years of Hampton Court: A Digital Tapestry

Hampton Court Palace

2015

A digital weave of art, culture and politics

In 2015, 59 Productions was commissioned by Historic Royal Palaces to create a commemorative artwork to celebrate the artistic, cultural and political history of Hampton Court and to mark the Palace’s 500th anniversary.

Drawing on the rich past and lively contemporary character of the palace, 59 envisioned a digital artwork that would present its history as an ever-changing web of connections, allowing visitors to make connections across themes, eras and dynasties.

The result was a digital tapestry, installed in a dedicated space at one end of the iconic Great Hall. Drawing inspiration from the famous Abraham Tapestries in the next room, it weaved together the history of the Palace through its five centuries, blending both the familiar and the unexpected, from power struggles and political intrigue to spectacular parties.

Never static, its threads sketched out and overlaid photographs, paintings and drawings from countless archives, giving visitors a unique and hypnotic insight into some of the events that shaped Hampton Court Palace as it stands today.

Opened 2015

Hampton Court Palace, London

Credits

Creative Director
Leo Warner

Writer / Designer
Gareth Damian Martin

Animator
Jarek Radecki

Sound Designer
Gareth Fry

Composer
Paul Clark

Producer
Anna Jameson

Production Manager
James Roxburgh

Technical Associate
Maximilien Spielbichler

Produced by
Historic Royal Palaces

Equipment Sponsor
Panasonic