Students curate a new exhibition in Leamington Spa
The Young Curators, a group of final year History of Art undergraduates, have curated a new exhibition opening this week at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.
The exhibition, titled 'New Art for a New Age: Optimism in Post-War British Abstraction', will explore the role of optimism in post-war British abstraction using works of art from the Arts Council Collection and the University Art Collection.
'New Art for a New Age' will consist of painting, sculpture and prints produced by artists working in both London and St Ives which display the artistic innovation of the time, including works by Barry Flanagan, Bridget Riley and Terry Frost.
The exhibition will run from Thursday 3 May to Saturday 1 July 2012.
Ginger and Purple 'Chirpy', Terry Frost, 1966. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, LondonExhibition events
Private view: Thursday 3 May
The private view for the exhibition will take place on Thursday 3 May, 6 - 7.30pm. Professor Michael Hatt, Chair of the History of Art Department, will give an introductory speech at 6.30pm. Entry is free, and there is no need to book.
Introductory talk: Friday 4 May
Join the Young Curators for an introductory talk on Friday 4 May, 1 – 1.30pm. The talk will include a guided tour. This free event is part of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum’s Friday Focus programme and there is no need to book.
Orthian 1, Sarah Kent, 1966. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, LondonFun with colour workshop: Saturday 12 May
Children aged 8 - 12 will be encouraged to take inspiration from the exhibition and experiment with colour to create their very own piece of abstract art. The workshop runs 11am - 4pm and costs £6 per person. Places are limited, please book by calling the museum on 01926 742700.
In Conversation: Thursday 17 May
Join Mead Gallery curator Sarah Shalgosky, artist and writer Peter McCarthy, and artist and Coventry University lecturer Graham Chorlton, for a conversation about the New Art for a New Age exhibition. They will discuss post-war British abstract art and its historical significance. The event costs £3 per person (free entry to FLAG members and students). Places are limited, please book by calling the museum on 01926 742700.