Decorative art takes centre stage at the Walker; this month sees the official opening of the Craft and Design Gallery, at the Walker, Liverpool, the museum's first dedicated space for decorative art. Robin Emmerson introduces a selection of the recent acquisitions that form highlights of the new display.(Cover Story)

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The Walker's new Craft and Design Gallery forms part of a major and unfolding project. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, and supported by donations from the museum's Friends organisation, trusts, foundations and private individuals, this project has already seen the restoration of magnificent gallery spaces at the Walker for temporary exhibitions, and next year will see the creation of new galleries at the Liverpool Museum.

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