Royal Pavilion display to explore history of colour

The historic building was once the palace of George IV

Brighton's Royal Pavilion is set to open a new immersive experience where visitors can explore the history and meaning of colour.

The exhibition involves room installations, art, sensory experiences, and a programme of workshops and activities.

Visitors can also learn how colour made the Pavilion a sensation in the 1820s, according to organisers.

Alexandra Loske, curator of the Royal Pavilion and a colour historian, called the exhibition a celebration of the former palace's "opulent use of colour, which makes it one of the most unusual and pioneering historic buildings of its time".

The Royal Pavilion is one of Sussex's most distinctive buildings, say exhibition organisers

The exhibition will run for a large part of the year

The Royal Pavilion was built for George IV

"This isn't a traditional exhibition - it's a new and experimental display," she added.

The Royal Pavilion was designed by architect John Nash for King George IV in the early 1800s.

Organisers of the exhibition said it was one of the UK's most distinctive and iconic historic landmarks, inspired by Indian and Chinese design.

The exhibition will run from 21 March to 19 October.