Formed in 1848, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, shook the foundations of the British art world with their bold colour palettes, truth to nature, and symbolism. The Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. The exhibition will also showcase the...
The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. These were made by some of the most important names in the period, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. Their motifs of flat perspectives, high vantage points, and bold colour distinctions,...
Our new Guest Artist is Jo Williams creator of Heavenly Vessels. "I have been making ceramics for 35 years and it feels as integral to me as breathing or walking; I make pots every single day. I throw all my pots on the potters wheel...
For centuries, gardens in their myriad forms, from the surreal, to the mystical, contemplative or mythical, have had profound impacts upon artists of all kinds. They act as sources of inspiration and as mirrors reflecting the cultural, social and emotional landscapes in which they were...
In 1951, the Festival of Britain acted as a beacon of post-war hope, launching a landmark touring exhibition that brought world-class art to local museums and art centres across the UK. Seventy-five years later, Hayward Gallery Touring honours this legacy with Small Wonders: Reimagining British...
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