Mon 8 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
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9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
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9:00AM - 7:00PM |
'Journeys', an exhibition by Paul Janssens An exhibition of paintings inspired by the travels of the artist |
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9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Worlds collide as an ancient hero takes his labours to colonial New Zealand in this exhibition, "The Labours of Herakles", a series of lithographs by artist Marian Maguire. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
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11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
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11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
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12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
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12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
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Tue 9 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
|
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
|
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
'Journeys', an exhibition by Paul Janssens An exhibition of paintings inspired by the travels of the artist |
|
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Worlds collide as an ancient hero takes his labours to colonial New Zealand in this exhibition, "The Labours of Herakles", a series of lithographs by artist Marian Maguire. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
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Wed 10 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
|
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
|
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
'Journeys', an exhibition by Paul Janssens An exhibition of paintings inspired by the travels of the artist |
|
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Worlds collide as an ancient hero takes his labours to colonial New Zealand in this exhibition, "The Labours of Herakles", a series of lithographs by artist Marian Maguire. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
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6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Late opening & conversation about drawing Join Director Andrew Nairne and Mary Doyle, Co-Director of Drawing Room, London for a discussion of Gaudier- Brzeska’s practice and how contemporary artists use drawing today. |
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Thu 11 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
|
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
|
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
'Journeys', an exhibition by Paul Janssens An exhibition of paintings inspired by the travels of the artist |
|
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Worlds collide as an ancient hero takes his labours to colonial New Zealand in this exhibition, "The Labours of Herakles", a series of lithographs by artist Marian Maguire. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
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Fri 12 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
|
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
|
9:00AM - 7:00PM |
'Journeys', an exhibition by Paul Janssens An exhibition of paintings inspired by the travels of the artist |
|
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Worlds collide as an ancient hero takes his labours to colonial New Zealand in this exhibition, "The Labours of Herakles", a series of lithographs by artist Marian Maguire. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
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Sat 13 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight David Cutting - An exhibition by local artist A rare opportunity to see an exhibition of paintings of local artist David Cutting. |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
|
9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight A damned serious business: Waterloo 1815, the battle and its books The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo is being marked in our current exhibition, featuring a selection of the Library’s books, maps and manuscripts to commemorate the most famous battle in modern European history. |
|
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
|
Sun 14 June 2015 | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Exhibition by Ric Pimentel - Derive (transient passages and varied ambiances) Contemporary artist Ricardo Pimentel exhibits for the first time in Cambridge. |
9:00AM - 9:00PM |
There is more to Anglo-German relations than war and football. Germans have had an immense impact on British life over the centuries. Find out how British sport, science, banks, businesses, music, monarchs, art and design have all been shaped by their German connections. |
|
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Gwen Raverat: An exhibition of work An exhibition of work by Gwen Raverat (1885 – 1957) at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Art, Dance and movement 1911–15 2015 marks 100 years since Henri Gaudier-Brzeska died aged 23 in the First World War. His sculpture and drawings reveal an artist constantly experimenting as he sought to capture through art the energy he saw in life. |
|
11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Whitney McVeigh inventory: invisible companion Whitney McVeigh is making a new installation for St. Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard. Her compelling work explores the presence of history, collective memory and the nature of mark making as a human imprint. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
An impressive display of five modern photographic recreations - printed to large scale - telling the fictional story of Matthew Smith, a young man from North London, who is obsessed with clothes. The modern photographs are based upon images commissioned between 1520 and 1560 by Matthäus Schwarz, one of the most committed fashion innovators of his time. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Circuit curates: Gaudier-Brzeska The Circuit group are curating a display in Helen’s bedroom in Kettle’s Yard that explores the artist’s fascination with birds. The display includes sculptures, ink drawings and sketchbooks. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Fashionable among both men and women, these exquisite and elegant containers were one of the most popular accessories in 18th century Europe. They were often used to hold snuff (a scented preparation of powdered tobacco) or sweetmeats. The most lavish and precious boxes were the choice present of royalty and exemplify court culture and fashion en miniature. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
To complement New Rhythms, drawings by ten contemporary artists can be found in the house. They range from dynamic sketches to drawings from life, reflecting some of the subjects and approaches to be found in Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s celebrated drawings. Artists include Aleana Egan, Antony Gormley, Thomas Houseago and Rachel Howard. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
David Kindersley – Alphabetician, The Hidden Face of Lettering A display to mark the Centenary of David Kindersley, letter carver and typeface designer of great originality and skill, whose work includes the iconic British Library gates and street sign lettering across the length and breadth of Britain. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Modern heroism: printmaking and the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibition to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. Highlights of the exhibition include prints by Charlet and Raffet, who contributed to Napoleon’s heroic legacy through glorifying war and military personnel; works by Delacroix and Gericault that respond to the drama and tragedy of the period; and satirical prints by Daumier. |
|
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Treasured Possessions from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment A dazzling journey through the decorative arts: from the hand-crafted luxuries of the Renaissance to the first stirrings of mass commerce in the Enlightenment. |