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Brighton Residents – Do You Have Vintage Wallpaper In Your Home?
August 22nd, 2025
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A fascinating restoration and art project is underway in the
Brighton area, and it’s calling on residents to take a look behind their walls…literally!
Stefan Missen, is a specialist technician and artist based in
Brighton, who is embarking on a unique mission to collect and conserve vintage
wallpaper found in local homes.
The project aims to explore the often-overlooked design history,
hidden in the interiors of everyday domestic spaces.
The project will be capturing how styles, tastes, and stories
have evolved through wallpaper over the decades.
“Wallpaper is one of those things that quietly carries memory.”
Stefan says.
“It reflects not just design trends, but the personal lives and
identities of the people who lived in the space. Sometimes you’ll find three or
four layers hidden behind modern plaster, each one telling a story.”
The project combines elements of conservation, research, and
visual art, with plans to document, catalogue, and even creatively re-use
samples in a larger exhibition.
Stefan is especially interested in wallpaper dating from the
1800s to the 1980s, whether it’s still on the wall, tucked away in a cupboard,
or found during renovations.
Local homeowners are warmly invited to get involved. “If you're
redecorating, clearing out old storage, or just curious about what might be
under your current wallpaper, I’d love to hear from you,” says Stefan.
“Even the smallest scraps can be significant.”
As homes change and memories fade, this project offers a chance
to preserve a small but meaningful part of local heritage…one floral border or
geometric pattern at a time!
Those wishing to contribute can contact Stefan directly at Stef@Belta-brighton.co.uk
