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Exhibitions

Partly gilded cartonnage mask, 380–30 BCE, cartonnage (linen and paste), gold and paint.

Made in Ancient Egypt

From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?

Heatwave in Antarctic (1964), Tadek Beutlich, Image courtesy of Emma Mason Gallery

Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich

Wed 24 September 2025 - Sat 10 January

David Parr House

Beutlich’s work is characterised by experimental use of materials, often incorporating non-traditional elements, large-scale, textural, abstract forms and later smaller figurative pieces, alongside pioneering off-loom weaving techniques.

He brought the same spirit of innovation and freedom to printmaking. Typically described as block or relief prints, Beutlich carved the blocks himself, using lino, timber, natural materials, and later Lycra. He worked without a press, choosing to walk on his prints to create impressions. Abstract and organic in theme, the prints echo the forms and tactile quality of his woven work.

This exhibition is presented in partnership with Emma Mason Gallery.

Please note that this exhibition is closed on 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th December & 31st, 1st, 2nd January. The House is closed on Wednesdays.

Cost: FREE

Enquiries and booking

Booking is recommended for this event.

Enquiries: David Parr House Website Email: info@davidparrhouse.org Telephone: 01223311680

Timing

In person

From 10:00am ending at 5:00pm 90 days later, Wednesday-Saturday every week from Tuesday 23 September until Saturday 10 January 2026 (except between Tuesday 23 December and Friday 2 January 2026)

All times

Wed 24 September 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 23 December 2025
Thu 25 September 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 24 December 2025
Fri 26 September 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 25 December 2025
Sat 27 September 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 26 December 2025
Wed 1 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 30 December 2025
Thu 2 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 31 December 2025
Fri 3 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 1 January
Sat 4 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 2 January
Wed 8 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 6 January
Thu 9 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 7 January
Fri 10 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 8 January
Sat 11 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 9 January
Wed 15 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 13 January
Thu 16 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 14 January
Fri 17 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 15 January
Sat 18 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 16 January
Wed 22 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 20 January
Thu 23 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 21 January
Fri 24 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 22 January
Sat 25 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 23 January
Wed 29 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 27 January
Thu 30 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 28 January
Fri 31 October 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 29 January
Sat 1 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 30 January
Wed 5 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 3 February
Thu 6 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 4 February
Fri 7 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 5 February
Sat 8 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 6 February
Wed 12 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 10 February
Thu 13 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 11 February
Fri 14 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 12 February
Sat 15 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 13 February
Wed 19 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 17 February
Thu 20 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 18 February
Fri 21 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 19 February
Sat 22 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 20 February
Wed 26 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 24 February
Thu 27 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 25 February
Fri 28 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 26 February
Sat 29 November 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 27 February
Wed 3 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 3 March
Thu 4 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 4 March
Fri 5 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 5 March
Sat 6 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 6 March
Wed 10 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 10 March
Thu 11 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 11 March
Fri 12 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 12 March
Sat 13 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 13 March
Wed 17 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 17 March
Thu 18 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 18 March
Fri 19 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 19 March
Sat 20 December 2025 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 20 March
Sat 3 January 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 3 April
Wed 7 January 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 7 April
Thu 8 January 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 8 April
Fri 9 January 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 9 April
Sat 10 January 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 10 April

Venue

Address: David Parr House
184 Gywdir Street
Cambridge
East Anglia
CB1 2LW
United Kingdom
Email: info@davidparrhouse.org
Telephone: 01223311680