Forgive me if you have seen my post in other places but this exhibition is soooh good it deserves more publicity. It is really brilliant. If you can get down to Brighton don’t miss the chance.
On my short visit I took 130+ photos and hope to go again before it finishes (September 11th)
I think Time Team ought to get down there sharpish and use the sculptures as the basis of an Egyptian TT Special – a very rare opportunity. I have put up some my pictures here

Great pictures Paul, I wish we lived a bit closer.

Wow! Just goes to show there's some incredible talent in this country.
Do you mind if I print a couple of the pictures? I wouldn't mind framing them for my walls.

I heard the local Council wanted to tear these down because the organisers hadn't got planning permission for erecting them!

Oh what a wonderful world we live in

Some good pics there of absolutely stunning sculptures.

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Originally posted by Golda:
Wow! Just goes to show there's some incredible talent in this country.
Do you mind if I print a couple of the pictures? I wouldn't mind framing them for my walls.

Well not exactly - I think they are all from Holland! - see http://www.inaxi.com/

And I should have added Golda you, or anyone, are very welcome to copy any of my pictures. I see some more pics on the web here.

They are all marvellous. How are they held together? Do they mix the sand with something to give it stability? Also, are they open to the elements or do they have some kind of shelter?
Amazing aren`t they? I would love to see them.
Thanks,
Eddi

Apparently British sand is no good - the crystals are too slippery and the structures would collapse. They have to import special sand (from Holland?) which has more angular crystals which stick together better.

I'd love to know the answer about shelter though - particularly given the rain we've had for the past few days!

One place in Britain that has modelling sand, is Weymouth, in Dorset.
Anyone visiting there will see the magnificent models carved on the beach.
Last time I was there, it was 'Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Sadly, they are now protected by nets because visiting 'Yobs' have destroyed them. As an interesting point. During one of the 'Boat ' shows at Earls court, the sand was brought from Weymouth to use for the model creation.

Ron.

I might be in Weymouth for a day mext month, I'll look out for them.

Eileen, have a pleasant stroll along the promenade, you can't miss them. Sometimes the 'creator' is adding to the collection. Over the bridge near the harbour is the 'Boot' inn. They serve a good meal at a modest price.

Ron.

Fantastic photos, Paul

Particularly liked the one showing Carter breaking through Tuts tomb door, from the inside!

Fantasic pictures, same I missed them.

I did get back to Brighton but did not have time for another visit. They should be there until the 11th so there is still a few days for folks to see these amazing works of art.

I didnt get a chance to look at them Paul as I was away on holiday, good job we have people like yourself around who has taken the pictures and posted them on the site.