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Mid-century Art in a Medieval Church!
This year’s second successful exhibition was held in St Denys’ Church, Worcestershire, which we converted to an arts centre for 3 days in November. Under the theme of ‘Landscape in Post-war British art’, we combined original paintings and prints with 1950s’ ceramics to attract over 150 visitors. We focused on 3 artists who were especially active over the…
Read MoreExhibition – Art, Design and the Natural World
Art, Design and the Natural World Our second exhibition will take place in a lovely 14th century church, St Denys in Severn Stoke, Worcestershire from 27th-29th November, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Threatened with closure, local people suggested holding an art exhibition, ‘Art, Design and the Natural World’ is the outcome and offers 5 exhibitions in one. fiftiesart…
Read MoreThe View from the Fifties: the exhibition had around 500 visitors!
Our first exhibition was an amazing success with around 500 visitors over 8 days. There was something for everyone, with around 75 pictures and a range of genuine ceramics, fabrics and home accessories. The show had 3 main themes: Prints and Printmaking; Scenes from Everyday Life and Landscape into Abstraction. A couple of ‘School Prints’ and 2 large…
Read MoreThe View from the Fifties
A celebration of mid-century art and design Mid-century art and design is enjoying a renaissance at present, and fans of the period are in for a real treat with our fascinating new exhibition opening on 2nd May.
Read MoreOffering a new collection of affordable and original mid-century prints
Russell Sidney Reeve (1895-1970) was a talented artist and etcher who was very active in the mid-century period. He began life as an architect then attended the Slade School of Art where he further developed his skills in drawing. Reeve lived in London but had strong connections with the countryside, especially with Suffolk. Reeve exhibited…
Read MoreSo when did the fifties become ‘mid-century’?
Whilst the early twentieth century is clearly associated with Art Nouveau and the inter-war period with Art Deco, the distinctive designs from the post-war period have lacked a similar identity. This is about to change as the term ‘mid-century’ gains wider currency. Although the century is not obvious, the first of a 2 part article…
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