MYLANDS IS PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL PAINT PARTNER FOR
DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

Continuing its long history of bringing colour to cultural institutions, Mylands has been supporting Dulwich Picture Gallery for many years. Mylands colours have enhanced the Permanent Collection of Old Masters and temporary exhibitions, bringing the curators' vision to life. Mylands paints are richly pigmented, offering an additional depth of colours alongside the longevity and durability required for exhibition spaces, especially when welcoming a large numbers of visitors.
With a mutual love of colours, art and innovation, the partnership has included developing a specific colour for the gallery, Dulwich Red. 

Dulwich Picture Gallery Permanent Collection. Walls in Dulwich Red 

As close neighbours in South London, Mylands and Dulwich Picture Gallery have worked closely for many years.

Dominic Myland says, “Mylands has a rich history of working with some of our best-loved cultural institutions, particularly in London. We pride ourselves on developing the highest quality, most technically advanced paints in the industry and it’s exciting to have such brilliant partners in the world of culture. Just as we have become more confident using colour in the home, it has been really interesting to help such revered institutions begin to do the same, incorporating rich hues and even colourful murals inside their walls rather than the traditional plain white.”

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Dulwich Red

During the covid lockdowns, Dulwich Picture Gallery seized the opportunity to rethink and fully refurbish the space.

Months in the making, Dulwich Red was created by taking samples from the original paint layers below the surface; Mylands tested the colour at different times of the day and worked side by side with the Gallery's curatorial team to produce the perfect shade to bring the space to life.

This red is inspired by the ‘Pompeiian Red’ from Soane's famous library; the rich, warm hue has been updated with a hint of terracotta to emphasise the light of Dulwich in the Gallery’s exceptional Enfilade.  

"The colour tones that we choose are very important to evoke the mood that we want for every exhibition and project. It is very important that the colour lasts: Mylands paints have an extraordinary depth of colour and of extraordinary quality" Jennifer Scott, Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery

Discover the fascinating insights in choosing and bringing colours to temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery spaces with Jennifer Scott, Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands 

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A dedicated and curated colour palette for each exhibiton 

Working closely with the curators, each exhibition has its own colour palette. Discover the latest exhibitions and how the colours used in the gallery can also transform your home space: 

Soulscapes Exhibition, Spring 2024 

Rubens Exhibition, Automn 2023

Yoshida Exhibition, Summer 2024

Visit Dulwich Picture Gallery 

Dulwich Picture Gallery sits in the heart of Dulwich Village between Brixton and Peckham.

An easy journey from central London in 15 minutes by train and a short walk.  
The gallery is very close to Mylands factory showroom, in West Norwood.

Plan a colourful day out by visiting Mylands and Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road, London, SE21 7AD

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