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      The Mood Room · Matthew Boulton

      Matthew Boulton Enter a
      feeling, not
      a gallery.

      Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.

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      Works in the Room
      Period · Movement
      6
      Emotional Tones
      Matthew Boulton

      Matthew Boulton

      Matthew Boulton: A Pioneer of Industrial Art Early Life and Background Born in Handsworth, West Midlands, England, Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) came from a family deeply involved in manufacturing. His father was a successful metalworker, and young Matthew received his early education at the Soho Manufactory, laying the foundation for his future endeavors. This upbringing instilled in him both a practical understanding of industri

      al processes and an appreciation for craftsmanship. The Establishment of the Soho Mint In 1788, Boulton established the Soho Mint, a groundbreaking enterprise that revolutionized coin production. He partnered with James Watt, inventor of the improved steam engine, to power machinery used in minting coins and medals. This collaboration marked a pivotal moment in the integration of industrial technology into artistic creation.…

      Set the room's mood — the light follows
      Now showing — All · — works lit