The Wallace Collection at War

This fascinating exhibition explores the role of the Wallace Collection during World War II, highlighting Anglo-Soviet cultural diplomacy. During the conflict, the museum became a crucial meeting place for diplomatic discussions between the Allies. The exhibition presents archival photographs, historical documents, and artworks that testify to this unique period in which the collection served as a setting for Soviet propaganda exhibitions. Visitors discover how art was used as a tool of diplomacy and rapprochement between Great Britain and the USSR in the face of the Nazi threat. This exhibition offers a new perspective on the museum’s history and its role in international relations.