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British Museum asks Amsterdam design agency for help with the massive Bayeux Tapestry: 'If we can do this, we can build a rocket'

British Museum asks Amsterdam design agency for help with the massive Bayeux Tapestry: 'If we can do this, we can build a rocket'

The British Museum has partnered with Amsterdam-based design firm Opera Amsterdam to prepare a complex exhibition for the 70-meter-long Bayeux Tapestry. The design team described the challenging project as a significant technical milestone that boosted their professional confidence.

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