Baroque wigs have mysteriously appeared on notable statues and landmarks around Oxford, including the Bronze statue of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke at the Bodleian Library and various locations around the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace.
All to shine a light on the all-new immersive Blueprints of Power exhibition that will run from 14th February until 10th April, marking the tercentenary of the death of the designer of Blenheim Palace, Sir John Vanbrugh (1664–1726).
Visitors will be able to step back in time and discover how one of the most prominent architects – and his ties to high society – helped define an age.
Blueprints of Power forms part of Vanbrugh 300, the national celebration coordinated by the Georgian Group featuring a variety of events, exhibitions and activities at six of the architect’s most significant creations – including Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Seaton Delaval Hall, Grimsthorpe Castle, Kimbolton Castle and Stowe House.
