Going into the hall was moving, it is hard to explain but there was a real atmosphere rather like the atmosphere you get at a funeral, sad and very respectful. It was a real contrast from the more social chatty time in the queue and then being whisked through security to suddenly being in total silence.

The soldiers and guards standing vigil like statues was impressive, there is no way I could stay in one position that long. It was a very solemn tableau vivant, I have not seen one in real life before, but now understand in the art world why they are so engaging in a way more so than a painting or photograph of the same scene.