Maharaja at the V&A, designed by Urban Salon

Relatively hot off the presses, here are some of my images of the V&A's latest exhibition blockbuster Maharaja: The Splendour of India's Royal Courts.

Urban Salon designed the show, working with the V&A's curators as well as lighting designer DHA, graphic designer Wood McGrath and sound artist Janek Schaefer. 

The ravishing design looks far more substantial than your usual temporary exhibition space, and manages to combine lots of objects (more than 250, from a pearl carpet to a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom) with enough space so you don't suffer a panic attack when it gets busy.

The shoot took place on three early mornings, as we only had restricted access in narrow time slots. However, the repeat visits really gave me the chance to experience this magical exhibition to the full. It's not a subject that I know much about, and in particular found the Art Deco and modernist pieces fascinating.

The exhibition runs until 17 January 2010.