In addition the interactive place settings are video screens, display cases, models and billboards. The exhibits chosen are probably familiar to those working in and around the design community but given its agenda of providing a -stimulating experience which inspires lasting dialogue between the exhibitors and an international audience-, the exhibition will strike a chord with those simply passing by.

In honor of the exhibition opening, His Royal Highness The Duke of York made an appearance. Fresh off his duties from the day before which included the knighting of NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani, HRH was given a personal tour of the exhibition by leading British designers. Security was particularly tight with NYPD, National Guard, Secret service all within visibility.

Versions of the exhibition will tour the US and Canada in 2001 and 2002, and tours of the Far East and the UK are scheduled into 2003.

UK with NY: Great Expectations
Date: October 14th – 28th, 2001
Place: Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal
Address: 42nd Street at Park Avenue, New York
http://www.ukwithny.com