Nearly 15,000 visitors attended the fair last week, organisers said
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The World of King James VI and I at the National Galleries of Scotland
From April 26 to September 14, 2025, the National Galleries of Scotland present the exhibition “The World of King James VI and I”.
Source: National Galleries of Scotland · Image: James VI and I, 1566 – 1625. King of Scotland 1567 – 1625. King of England and Ireland 1603 – 1625 1595. National Galleries of Scotland
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition charts his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
Drawing on themes with contemporary relevance including national identity, queer history, belief and spirituality, The World of King James VI and I is an enriching journey through the complex life of a King who changed the shape of the United Kingdom. Over 100 objects are on display, including ornate paintings, dazzling jewels, lavish designs and important loans from galleries across the UK, celebrating craft and visual art from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Meanwhile, Americans of all political stripes disapprove of the president’s cultural takeover while Max Hollein says Trump’s new anti-DEI rules “do not apply” to the Met
Meanwhile, Americans of all political stripes disapprove of the president’s cultural takeover while Max Hollein says Trump’s new anti-DEI rules “do not apply” to the Met
The fair’s 12th edition opened with high spirits and swift business in the five-figure price range

