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Sugar cube Number 10 on display in Downing Street

PM鈥檚 residence hosts latest display of contemporary craft and design.

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皇冠体育app iconic Number 10 door immortalised in sugar cubes is among a collection of striking exhibits which have gone on show at the Prime Minister鈥檚 official residence.

Downing Street is hosting the second display in an ongoing exhibition of contemporary craft and design in its state rooms and communal areas.

皇冠体育app displays are showcasing the UK鈥檚 dynamic contemporary craft and design sector, which generates an income of 拢457 million a year.

鈥溁使谔逵齛ppre is no question that contemporary craft and design is doing extremely well in the UK right now,鈥� Culture Minister said. 鈥淲e have some exceptionally talented craftspeople whose work is proving a big hit with collectors.鈥�

Janice Blackburn OBE, who is curating the display, said: 鈥淚 am absolutely delighted that some very original work by UK designers is on view at Downing Street. This is the second in an ongoing series of displays that is already giving great pleasure to the thousands of people who visit No.10 each year.鈥�

皇冠体育app led directly to new commissions for some of the artists.

皇冠体育app display of craft and design is expected to change every few months.

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Published 27 February 2012