leaflet july-september 2013
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Kettle's Yard events leaflet covering Christopher Wood exhibitionTRANSCRIPT
In the gallery
Christopher Wood In the house
House Guests
University of CambridgeAdmission free
July - September 2013
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Kettle’s Yard
the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery
Kettle’s Yard is a beautiful house that contains a remarkable collection of modern
art. In the house you can find paintings and sculptures by some of the great
names of early 20th century art including Brancusi, Miró, Henry Moore, Ben and
Winifred Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Christopher
Wood. Come and explore this inspiring house and collection.
Parts of the house are closed while we carry out essential maintenance.
We hope to reopen fully by the end of the year.
Please call or email in advance to find out exactly what is open.
£1 for a £1 – never been a better time to give: all donations to Kettle’s Yard until 2015 will be match funded by arts Council Englandsee www.kettlesyard.co.uk/support
House Guests
CONTINUING EXHIBITION: until 28 JulySpecimens, objects and artworks take up residence at Kettle’s Yard.
House Guests is part of the university of Cambridge
Museums Connecting Collections programme
funded by Arts Council england.
LunCHtiMe tALksThursday lunchtime talks are free, begin at 1.10pm and usually last 30 mins.
Please note there is limited capacity for the House Guests talk, attendance will be on a first come first served basis.
11 JulyTour of House GuestsAndrew Nairne, Director
25 JulyChristopher Wood: The Poetry of an ArtistJane Morgans, Archivist
8 AugustDear Winifred …Anne Goodchild on Christopher Wood’s correspondence with Winifred Nicholson.
22 August An introduction to Christopher WoodAndrew Nairne, Director
left:Christopher Wood, Mme Bourgoint, 1928university of essex
cover:Christopher Wood, Flowers, 1930
right:Cairns Birdwing, Ornithoptera euphorion, 1910 university Museum of Zoology
SAVE THE DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER
CAstLe HiLL oPen DAY After the success of the inaugural Castle Hill Open Day last year we are looking forward to bringing you even more this year.
Once again we will be working with our neighbours, Cambridgeshire County Council, the Churches Conservation Trust (with responsibility for St Peter’s Church) the Museum of Cambridge and St Giles’ Church.
See www.kettlesyard.co.uk/openday
6 July - 1 September 2013
“England’s first painter. His vision is true, his grasp
real, his power is life itself.” Winifred Nicholson
This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930). The work of Wood, along with Ben and Winifred Nicholson, David Jones and Alfred Wallis, was fundamental in shaping Jim Ede’s artistic vision. Although he had no formal training, he went to Paris in 1921 with the ambition of becoming ‘the greatest painter that ever lived.’ Soon establishing himself as a prominent and popular figure amongst the artistic and social circles of the Parisian avant-garde in the 1920s, he mingled with aristocrats and won the admiration and affection of both Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau. He was one of very few British artists to have a solo exhibition in Paris at that time, and was commissioned by Diaghilev to design the sets for his production of the ballet ‘Romeo and Juliet’. In Britain, he was a member of the 7&5 Group and developed a close and mutually inspiring relationship with Ben and Winifred Nicholson. Wood died tragically aged 29, leaving a remarkable body of work.
Paintings and drawings from the University of Cambridge and Kettle’s Yard collections, many of which are not normally on display, will be brought together with archival materials including the artist’s own set of playing cards to offer new insight into Wood’s life and work. For the first time in almost 30 years, our own ‘Boy with Cat’ will be reunited with its sister painting ‘Woman with Fox’, which was given to the University of Essex by Jim Ede in 1964. A new publication exploring the relationship between Wood and Kettle’s Yard will accompany the exhibition.
Supported by
Hannay Robertson Ltd and the University of Cambridge Museums
Connecting Collections programme funded by Arts Council England
Christopher Wood
4th in our ARTISTS IN FOCUS series
FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
STUDIO SUNDAYSDrop in practical art workshops for all ages 7, 14 July; 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1 September, 1 - 4pmJoin us in the Education Studio to make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions and collection. A chance to explore, chat, sketch, make and play. As part of Summer in the Museums, our usual fortnightly sessions will run every Sunday during August.
Free of charge, donations welcome.
FOR ADULTS
THE PRACTICE SESSIONSDrop in post-work, pre-pub 26 July, 6-8pmStart your weekend well with an informal evening of art-making and bite-sized tours and talks, each month offering a different combination of artforms and ideas for you to sample over a drink. This month we explore the world of Christopher Wood’s painting, his colour, his friendships and Paris in the 20s. £8 per session, pay on the door.No need to book in advance, admission includes one drink (then pay bar).
Christopher Wood, Pier Hotel, Chelsea, 1927 (circa)
COMING SOONBooking has opened for our 2013/14 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES see www.kettlesyard.co.uk/music
The series opens with the UK debut of Orbis Piano Trio on 17 October. Later in the season star soprano Elizabeth Watts, the Kungsbacka Trio and pianist Kathryn Stott feature. Our Ensemble in Residence will be the Heath Quartet, 2013 winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist award.
Also performing this season: Hyeyoon Park & Florian Uhlig, Francesco Piemontesi, Escher String Quartet, James Gilchrist & Anna Tilbrook, Fauré Quartet, Colin Carr & Thomas Sauer, Nick van Bloss, Bartosz Woroch & Robert Thompson
MUSICAGEd 15-25 ANd lOvE ARt GEt IN tOUCH!
CIRCUIt: A National Youth Network for the Visual Arts Kettle’s Yard, in partnership with Wysing Arts Centre, have been chosen as one of 5 national partners to work with Tate to support a national youth network for the visual arts. Starting this summer and continuing for four years we will work with young people to form a creative community of 15-25 year olds that are involved with creating and leading art activity at Kettle’s Yard and Wysing. To find out more get in touch with Rosie: [email protected]
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By train/BusThe C1 bus runs from the station toBridge Street; a short walk over Magdalene Bridge leads to the gallery, past the Folk Museum.
By roadFrom South: M11 exit at junction 13. From North: from A14 take the A1307 to Castle Street. Meter parking on Northampton Street or Pound Hill. Parking is limited; we recommend the Park & Ride service, 01223 718167.
Kettle’s yard is grateful to the following: Arts Council England, The Higher Education Funding Council, The Heritage Lottery Fund, Cambridge City Council, The Isaac Newton Trust, The PRS for Music Foundation, The Holst Foundation, The RVW Trust, The Faculty of Music, The Friends of Kettle’s Yard, Dr Shirley Ellis, and other individual donors.
Blog site stories from behind the scenes and an opportunity to hear straight from the artists we are working with. www.kettlesyardonline.co.uk
the shop in the gallery offers a range of cards, gifts, art books and magazines
To support Kettle’s Yard and to take part in many special events join the Friends oF Kettle’s yard call us or visit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/friends
We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help us to maintain and grow our current programme, and safeguard Kettle’s Yard for future generations. If you would like to donate to Kettle’s yard or for further information on how you can support us visit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/supporters
access The exhibition gallery provides wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. Limited wheelchair access can be provided to the house. Entrance via the path off Castle Street.
to request the leaflet text in an alternative format please phone 01223 748100
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