The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has unveiled new additions with its licensing partner, Surface View, inspired by the Japanese art of Kinpaku.

Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean was the world’s first public museum and houses over 1m objects its world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.

It has unveiled new additions to its range with licensing partner, Surface View. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kinpaku (gold leaf), the new collection reflects the natural beauty of Japan using imagery from silk panels, gold leaf screens and delicate textiles.

“Our partnership with Surface View has been running for more than eight years, and we are delighted with the refresh,” said Declan McCarthy, Ashmolean Museum’s head of Publishing & Licensing.

Surface View combines innovative technology and imagination to create stunning, bespoke printed wall coverings, wall art and window treatments.