LAND | SEA | LIFE

Standing Nude, 1956
20 October 2017 –  17 February 2018

Curated by Abbot Hall Art Gallery, LAND | SEA | LIFE is exhibition of works on loan from The Ingram Collection, which is recognised as one of this Country’s most significant collections of Modern British Art.

See 70 works by over 40 leading artists including Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Graham Sutherland and Laura Knight in this fascinating collection. Continue reading “LAND | SEA | LIFE”

Exploring The Vessel

[Still Life with Bowl and Olives], 1950
19 – 23 September 2017

Exploring the Vessel will focus on the works of a painter and a potter. The painter is William Scott, a prominent and important figure of British Art in the post-war period, and the potter is Ashley Howard, a leading contemporary ceramicist.  Showing paintings, drawings and works on paper by Scott and new ceramic pieces by Howard, the exhibition will aim to look at how both artists have engaged with the vessel, ancient forms that are at once functional and beautiful. Continue reading “Exploring The Vessel”

Table

Blue Still Life, 1957
22 July – 10 September 2017

The Gallery at Ryedale Folk Museum will be home to the exhibition Table, a stunning range of works on loan from Leeds Museums & Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) including works by Samuel Peploe, William Scott and Turner Prize nominated artist Lubaina Himid. Continue reading “Table”

Coastal Connections

Harbour, 1950 or 1951
19 June – 8 October 2017

This major summer exhibition will explore artists’ connections to the coastal landscape and how this is reflected in their work.

Featured work from the Bishop Otter Collection will include Alfred Wallis’ Boat, c.1930), Christopher Wood’s Tréboul Harbour, c.1930, William Scott’s Harbour, 1950 or 1951, Continue reading “Coastal Connections”