Modern Art On The Table : Bloomsbury Comes To Beverley

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For those who enjoyed the recent BBC2 drama series ‘Life in Squares’, the work of The Bloomsbury Group is coming to in a forthcoming show – ‘Modern Art On The Table’.

The exhibition will revisit an unusual experiment in the history of art and design, which appeared at Harrods store in London in 1934. Painters, sculptors, illustrators and muralists were invited to work with ceramic factories to produce tableware for everyday use.

Twenty-six artists were involved in the experiment, including the Bloomsbury Group’s Duncan and Vanessa Bell; traditionalists like Frank Brangwyn and Laura Knight; and radical modernists including Paul Nash, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth.

Gerardine Mulcahy-Parker, Art Gallery curator, said:

“The results were diverse and fascinating but the debate on their success continues. The reaction of the contemporary public would seem to epitomise Oscar Wilde’s observation of the difficulty of living up to one’s teapot!”

For a chance to meet all those involved in putting on this exhibition, come along to Beverley Art Gallery on Saturday 12 September between 1pm and 3pm. The exhibition runs until 26 November.

Beverley Art Gallery is located in the Treasure House in Champney Road, and is open from Monday to Saturday.



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