On view from 15th of August until the 26th of September
This exhibition celebrates over 50 years of The Curwen Studio. Founded in 1958 in London, and now based at Chilford Hall, near Cambridge, for over half a century Curwen has been one of the most innovative printers and publishers of prints in this country.
Initially under the leadership of Stanley Jones MBE, the studio has always followed a principle of working collaboratively with artists. More recently with the guidance of Thomas Martin, who trained under Stanley, the studio pursues experiment and innovation and both artists and printers develop designs in the studio through the medium of lithography to produce works of lasting originality.
The long list of artists with whom Curwen has worked - including Henry Moore, Graham Sutherland, John Piper, Edward Bawden and Paula Rego - represents a survey of some of greatest names in Modern British art. The Tate held an exhibition last year to celebrate the studios 50th anniversary and supported this by publishing a history of the studio:
Art & Print: The Curwen Story by Alan Powers
A lavish production featuring over a hundred and fifty colour and black and white illustrations supporting a 30,000 word text, the publication is a superb companion to the exhibition.
Price £14.99
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