Cunard's new Sea of Glamour exhibition to feature guest stories from around the world in celebration of 185th anniversary
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Cunard (CUK) is celebrating its 185th anniversary with a new exhibition called "Sea of Glamour," curated by British photographer Mary McCartney. The exhibition will showcase 185 images, combining rare archival photos of Hollywood icons, musicians, politicians, and royalty with guest-submitted photographs from around the world.
Opening on May 28, 2025, at The Royal Liver Building in Liverpool, the exhibition will feature an immersive audio storytelling experience and a sculptural installation called "Sails of History." McCartney will also capture a special portrait featuring Cunard's Queen Anne Icons - prominent Liverpudlian women including Spice Girl Melanie C and Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson. After its run in Liverpool until June 17, 2025, the exhibition will tour aboard the Cunard fleet.
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Curated by celebrated British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney, the exhibition features 185 incredible images – sourced from the Cunard archives, and a collection of guest pictures, chosen from more than 1,000 photographs submitted by hundreds of guests from across the globe.
Archive images will include rare shots of
Cunard is a proud pioneer of luxury ocean travel, boasting a strong British identity – but its iconic ships have touched lives across the world. This exhibition is a platform for their stories to be heard on a global scale.
From America to
For the 185th anniversary image, Mary McCartney will also capture a portrait of Cunard's Queen Anne Icons in
The Icons are all proud Liverpudlian women: Spice Girl and author Melanie C, broadcaster and community leader Ngunan Adamu, local restaurant entrepreneur Natalie Haywood,
Sea of Glamour exhibition
The Sea of Glamour exhibition will be open to the general public at The Royal Liver Building in
It will feature a stunning collection of 185 photos of
Visitors will be treated to an experience of glamorous maritime history like no other, with interactive moments including an immersive audio storytelling experience, transporting visitors to life aboard Cunard ships through the stories of guests past and present, as well as striking sculptural installation, Sails of History, whose beautiful feature sails will be suspended mid-air in The Royal Liver Building. The sails themselves will serve as dynamic canvases for the images of the exhibition.
British photographer Mary McCartney said, "Curating Sea of Glamour for Cunard has been such a brilliant project for me as a photographer. To delve into 185 years of photographic history, I had the privilege of exploring not only Cunard's iconic legacy but also the real, heartfelt moments shared by its guests on board.
"As I went through the archives and read the stories submitted by passengers from all corners of the world, I was struck by the strong sense of community and connection that Cunard has fostered over the years. I loved seeing the personal submissions – moments of joy, connection, and family milestones.
"As I reflected on these stories, I was reminded that glamour isn't only found in images of royalty or
To find out more about the Sea of Glamour exhibition and the brand's iconic seafaring history, visit www.cunard.com/seaofglamour
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.
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About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
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