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kettle’s yard and friends’ news summer 2014
Associate Artists’ programme Matthew Darbyshire, A Way of Life (Homage to Jim Ede) 2013, photograph by Gareth Wild
Since 2012 four artists Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar have worked with Kettle’s Yard as Associate Artists. Their work has responded to the changing spaces and environment over the last two years.
Finally, Lorna Macintyre devised Three Satie Compositions, a special recital that was performed in the oldest part of the house by pianist Kate Whitley. A beautiful film was made to document the performance, which is now available on our website along with details of all the other projects. www.kettlesyard.co.uk/exhibitions/associates2013
Jeremy Millar produced Silence (For Michael Harrison), a film that Millar shot in the empty 1970s extension to the Kettle’s Yard house while it underwent a major re-roofing project. Matthew Darbyshire’s work A Way of Life (Homage to Jim Ede) was displayed on the front of the Kettle’s Yard building on Castle Street, comprising six iconic views of the house which Darbyshire overlaid with cuttings from recent interior design magazines to create an imagined contemporary makeover.
Katie Paterson wins the Sky Arts Award We were delighted to learn that artist Katie Paterson won the 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award for Visual
Matei Bejenaru embarked on an ambitious car journey from his
Art. In particular the award celebrated the success of
hometown of Ias¸i in Romania to Cambridge in order to deliver
Paterson’s exhibition at Kettle’s Yard in 2013, which
his Mobile Darkroom Unit project. On arrival in Cambridge, he
included ‘Fossil Necklace’ inspired by her residency at
took the kit to a local school where he worked with a group of
the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge.
young people who were able to take and develop their own
‘Fossil Necklace’ was made from over 170 beads carved
photographs. Bejenaru produced a film that documented this
from fossils, each a million years apart, with the oldest
journey from East to West.
fossil dating back 3.5 billion years.
Art Everywhere From the 12-25 August 2013, some of the nation’s greatest art was on display across 22,000 poster sites and billboards across the country, 2,000 London buses and 1,000 black cabs, as part of a campaign run by the Art Fund. Kettle’s Yard’s very own Alfred Wallis, Five Ships – Mount’s Bay, 1928, (right) was not only chosen as one of the works to be displayed, but came 7th overall in a popular vote of the best British art. The Wallis seascape was featured on 212 billboards around the UK. A print of Alfred Wallis’ Five Ships – Mount’s Bay is available in our shop, price £12.95.
Exhibitions spring / summer 2014 The exhibition brings together the work of painters Ben and Winifred Nicholson alongside that of their friends and fellow artists Christopher Wood, Alfred Wallis, and the potter William Staite Murray (right), exploring how their work shaped the story of 20th century modern art. “You may think you know these artists, but the revelations are all in their selection and juxtaposition.” Art Shows You Simply Mustn’t Miss in 2014, The Spectator, January 2014
Gustav Metzger, Drop on a Hot Plate, 1968
Art & Life 15 February - 11 May
Vicken Parsons paintings 14 March - 31 August
remarkable paintings can be seen amongst the permanent collection in the house.
Gustav Metzger: LIFT OFF! 24 May - 31 August Bringing together archive, film, sculpture and installations, this ambitious exhibition focuses on Metzger’s autocreative work - the alter ego of his better-known autodestructive practice.
Vicken Parsons, Untitled, 2011, oil on wood
Following Vicken Parsons’ installation of sculptural works in St.Peter’s Church in the autumn of 2013, fourteen of her
Discoveries
Art, Science & Exploration
From the University of Cambridge Museums
A section of the main gallery of the exhibition was devoted to a reimagining of the house interior – rather than attempting a replication of any particular part of it – including a table with natural found objects, chairs where visitors could sit and key works such as David Jones’ Flora in Calix – Light (1950). The plain white walls of this section contrasted beautifully with the High Victorian richly carved wood panels of the venue.
The first object that visitors experienced was Head (1928) by Henry Moore, usually positioned in Jim’s bedroom, presented as a singular object, its modernity drawing on ancient sculpture.
Elsewhere in the exhibition, Kettle’s Yard was represented by an arrangement of drawings by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, which showed the artist thinking in terms of naturalism to abstraction in the brief period between 1912-14. As one continued into the Great Hall, two photographic prints by Sophy Rickett were displayed, based on a project with the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, and which were exhibited in ‘Objects in the Field’ (Kettle’s Yard 2013). Juxtaposed with old scientific instruments and astronomical drawings from the other museums, these works demonstrated the cross-over of art and science, the historical and the contemporary, that the exhibition aimed to highlight. Lydia Hamlett University of Cambridge Museums Programme Curator
Sophy Rickett’s large-scale photographs, Discoveries exhibition, photograph Martin Gardner
Kettle’s Yard was one of the eight University Museums that took part in Discoveries: Art, Science & Exploration, a new exhibition at Two Temple Place in London. The works loaned to the exhibition from the house were chosen to demonstrate the range of artistic personalities championed by Jim Ede as well as the major art movements the collection represents.
Kettle’s Yard: Looking Ahead “...[the plans] will ensure Kettle’s Yard becomes a crucial social hub and a place where major exhibitions of contemporary and historic art can continue to have a fascinating dialogue with Jim Ede’s legacy.” Simon Wallis, Director, Hepworth Wakefield, 2013
Kettle’s Yard has evolved, architecturally and artistically,
and fully accessible welcome area, shop and café on the ground
through a combination of vision, ambition and
floor, increasing social space by over 300%. This will ensure the
serendipity. Kettle’s Yard: Looking ahead will enable
whole site is more accessible with greatly improved orientation
more people than ever to experience art as Jim Ede
and facilities for visitors.
understood it: as something too important to be the privilege of a few. In 2017 we hope to open the doors to a renewed Kettle’s Yard complete with state of the art, environmentally controlled
The project will remodel the single existing gallery into two distinct four metre high exhibition galleries. The new galleries will be constructed with state of the art environmental controls to enable greater capacity for loans, collaborations and touring partnerships.
galleries, dedicated learning facilities, and expanded and
The new Education Wing will allow for the expansion of
enhanced visitor services. The project will ensure that we
our learning and community activities by 60% and increase our
meet the demands of audiences and fulfil our potential as an
capacity to develop accessible, innovative and diverse learning
internationally renowned cultural venue for the region.
programmes that engage with and meet the needs of our
Kettle’s Yard: Looking Ahead will create a new, integrated
audiences.
works courtesy Mona Hatoum/White Cube, all rights reserved
We are delighted to release four visualisations of our plans, created with Jamie Fobert Architects. They include the Clore Learning Studio (above), which will accommodate a whole school class, remodelled and expanded gallery spaces (left) and a new café and shop (above left). A pdf of the floor plans can be downloaded at www.kettlesyard.co.uk/development
This project will enable us to transform our work with school groups and young people, organise exhibitions with major artists from around the world, display 20th century art in the right conditions, and have the facilities to encourage even more people to enjoy Kettle’s Yard. We are very grateful for all those who have supported the project so far. In December 2013 we submitted an application to Arts Council England for £3.5m (we will hear if our application has been successful in July 2014). These funds, coupled with the monies already raised for the Education Wing, leave £1m still to raise before we can begin onsite in the autumn of 2015.
Circuit Youth Programme one year on Almost one year ago we embarked on a new four-year national programme to build a youth network for the visual arts, Circuit, led by Tate. Kettle’s Yard is working in partnership with Wysing Arts Centre to deliver the programme in Cambridge. Following a series of introductory sessions we now have a core group of 20 young people who attend weekly sessions, participating in or programming events and workshops for other 1525 year olds.
Light a Learning Resource for Kettle’s Yard Light is the first in a set of three learning resources, Light, Nature and Space; each outlining a key theme of the Kettle’s Yard collection. Light includes contextual information about the importance of light in regard to Jim Ede’s thinking for Kettle’s Yard, as well as highlighting individual artworks in the collection in which artists utilised and manipulated the fall of light and shadows to create their artworks. The resource also includes cross-curricular information on artworks and objects, as well as contemporary responses to light. Circuit participants at Mosaic 3DX
The resource has been mailed to all schools in Cambridgeshire and will be given to all visiting teachers. We
Hannah Kershaw, one of the Circuit members tells us what has
hope the mix of information, discussion starters and suggested
been happening:
activities will give more teachers the confidence and the
“Since its launch in August Circuit has developed into a strong
context to use the collection, and contemporary art works, in
collective of 15 to 25 year olds with a diverse range of interests
their lesson planning. We gave lots of space to big beautiful
and bundles of enthusiasm for engaging with the arts. For our
images of artworks, creating a high quality product for
first project we worked with artist Elena Cologni to produce
teachers to treasure and use over the years.
a collaborative piece of work for the Mosaic 3DX conference
Light was generously funded by the National Lottery through
at Microsoft. The work on show was a vibrant sculptural
the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Ernest Cook Trust.
performance accompanied by a short film and was a great way for the group to gel and to engage in collaborative discussions
Download Light at www.kettlesyard.co.uk/schools
and making. Since then Circuit has been involved with a variety of activities and artist led workshops. We have also begun to programme events for other 15 to 25 years olds and over the February half-term we held a series of film-making workshops. We’re currently working on two exciting projects. The first is with artist duo Juneau Projects. Together we are organising
For me Circuit came at the perfect time, it’s a great way to meet new people, get involved with galleries and gain
an open exhibition for all 15 to 25 years olds, taking place at
new skills. You can find out more about what we’re doing on
Wysing Arts Centre. Secondly we are planning a series of arts
facebook Circuit Cambs or twitter @circuitcambs.”
events for young people in Cambourne. We wrote the artist brief and recruited Rebecca Birch to work with us and are now
Over the next year Circuit activity will focus on our city-wide
looking for youth partners in the area.
arts festival, due to run during the autumn of 2015.
Arbury is where we live…now
Stories from the Archive
Kettle’s Yard is partnering with Club United, a youth club
based at the Meadows Community Centre in Arbury, to
best of all I like the bit about Mr. Murray - that he would like
explore community through photography. Club United
to make pots that cannot be seen because so inevitably lovely
welcomes young people aged from 10-18 years from
they would be one with the world.’ ... ‘then I like immensely
north Cambridge.
the growth and birth and movement you find in Winifred - …
Younger members of the group have been working with artists Rob Birch and Hilary Cox to explore their local community, past, present and future. Inspired by the Arbury
‘There are some lovely things in your notes - perhaps
and [how] Ben’s [painting] bottles the clothing of living ideas is very interpretive.‘ (Letter from Helen Sutherland to Jim Ede, 23 May 1927)
1980 local history project, the young people have been documenting current resident’s thoughts and feelings about the area today, how it has changed and what could change
The archive at Kettle’s Yard is an under-explored and
in the future. The participants have visited the Museum of
under-used treasure trove. At its core are Jim Ede’s
Archaeology and Anthropology to look at Roman finds from
personal papers, which formed part of his gift to the
Arbury and to Kettle’s Yard to explore nature in art. Upon
University of Cambridge in 1966. These document
returning to Arbury they then photographed related images in
his interactions with artists and other key figures
their neighbourhood. Club United member, Jordan, was inspired by Kettle’s Yard: ‘I went to Kettle’s Yard and found out that art can be made out of anything, as long as you think about it. Like the stones
throughout his life; the development of the house and its collections; and the ongoing work of Kettle’s Yard as a leading centre for modern and contemporary art. In August 2013, I was fortunate enough to become the
in the bowls. I made my own version of stones in a bowl, with
first professional archivist on the staff at Kettle’s Yard, thanks
walnuts on a bench to look like a cube.’
to the generous support of the Isaac Newton Trust.
Their work was displayed at Castle Hill Open Day 2013 and
One of my main tasks over the period to August 2015,
at the Meadows Community Centre and a small publication
is to develop a digital catalogue of the archival collections
was created for participants and community members.
at Kettle’s Yard, building on the foundations laid by the
Older members of the youth club have been working with social documentary photographer Katherine Green to record their own lives and discuss society’s perceptions and realities about young people. They have developed their skills in photography and increased their confidence and self-belief through being involved. The young people’s work with Katherine Green will be displayed as part of Curating Cambridge, a city-wide celebration, in October 2014.
dedicated archive volunteers, who continue to work with us. The outline of the catalogue is already available on the Archives Hub www.archiveshub.ac.uk It also includes detailed descriptions of about 120 letters Jim Ede received from the artist and writer David Jones between 1927 and 1971, and around 200 from the collector and patron Helen Sutherland, from 1926 to 1964. Even reading the descriptions of these letters gives a wonderful insight into the life and work of these individuals and Jim Ede’s wider social circle. Over the next 15 months, we will be adding this level of detail for many more sections of the archive, so keep an eye on our website for further updates. And look out for the documents and images from the archive that feature in our new digital guide (available later this year), at Castle Hill Open Day, provide inspiration for our Practice Sessions and other activities, and for the Open Archive sessions that are now a regular part of our exhibition programme. Frieda Midgley, Archivist
Club United celebrating at the Castle Hill Open Day 2013
New Music
Chamber Music
This year the New Music series returned with a dynamic
The 2013/2014 Chamber series has had a great season
programme created by New Music Associate Richard
of sold out concerts and outstanding performances.
Causton. Causton is an award winning British composer
Programmer Justin Lee tells us about the series;
Cambridge. Commenting about what makes the series unique, Causton
‘I’ve really enjoyed my first season as programmer of the Chamber Music Series. Apprehension at how well my choice of music and musicians might be received quickly gave way to the
states: ‘the Kettle’s Yard New Music Series has an informality
pleasure of experiencing full houses and a warm welcome from
and at the same time an intimacy about it which is very special.
concertgoers. This year has also seen our return to the house
Thanks to the space itself, it is as if we have been invited into
– with its special atmosphere among the artworks – following
someone’s home to hear music with a personal meaning, and
a term of concerts at the Divinity School, kindly hosted by St
the quality of our listening changes accordingly.’
John’s College.
The Chroma Ensemble started the series and delighted
The series has always sought to mix new names with
audiences with the world premiere of Andrew Thomas’
familiar faces and I am particularly looking forward to next
‘Journeys to recover the future’ and there are more
term’s new face, Nick van Bloss. His is a remarkable story: a
premieres to come, including a substantial new composition
successful concert pianist whose career was interrupted for 15
by Cambridge composer Kate Honey. This composition is
years by Tourette syndrome, he marked his return to playing a
supported by the PRS for Music Foundation, Women Make
few years ago with an acclaimed recording of Bach’s Goldberg
Music Fund.
Variations, the work we will hear on 1 May 2014.’
The Chroma Ensemble, photograph Claire Shovelton, 2014
and Lecturer in Musical Composition at the University of
A tribute to Michael Harrison Michael Harrison, the Director of Kettle’s Yard from 1992-2011, died in April 2013. Michael was a familiar and much loved figure to many. His generosity of spirit was well known amongst all those he worked with. Included below are a collection of tributes from artists and friends: ‘I had the great fortune to work with Michael on an exhibition in 2004 and it was revelatory for me. I had never worked with someone who combined such curatorial rigour, with such passion for the possibilities of what an exhibition can be. My experience is one that has been repeated with many other artists I know.’ Edmund de Waal, Artist ‘He [Michael] rescued Jim Ede’s vision, slowly and carefully transforming Kettle’s Yard into a balanced and fully rounded Arts Centre with a range and vitality that extends well beyond the practical and financial limitations of the institution. That
‘I still catch myself thinking, “now, how would Michael have hung this room?” It is due completely to Michael’s great generosity of spirit that a novice like me should have been allowed to play with
Michael had been so successful in realising and developing Jim
such great works of art, in having given me a job at Kettle’s
Ede’s vision is perhaps partly due to it chiming so closely with
Yard when I had no experience, but only a headful of ideas,
his own.‘
and as my first show, to have trusted me to bring together Bridget Riley CBE, Artist
a group of Japanese artists no one had ever heard of. (As it turned out we were 10 years too early – Mono-ha are now
‘Michael brought to Kettle’s Yard great knowledge, sensitivity
very much in demand.) I really do owe Michael everything
to art and a huge wealth of experience, the trust of many
and I am so grateful for the amazing faith he showed and the
artists and art world figures and a capacity to identify talent
opportunities he gave me.’
and potential and to train people through giving them
Simon Groom, Director, National Galleries of Scotland
opportunities. In addition to his great strengths as a curator, writer and
‘In 2012, a small group of the Friends were able to support
mentor, Michael carried out many quiet acts of kindness,
Michael in the daunting task of clearing and painting the
working well beyond the remit of his job, for no financial or
house of collector Victor Skipp which had been left to Kettle’s
worldly reward. He supported artists when their work was out
Yard. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with him
of favour, championing their work but also looking after them
in a period when he found new reserves of strength and his
when they became sick or fell on hard times. He did the same
trade mark high-pitched laugh was much in evidence. The
for former colleagues and associates, always in a modest and
quiet, good-humoured and persistent way in which he dealt
self deprecating manner, totally devoid of egotism.’
with the practical tasks connected with this generous legacy
Caroline Collier, Director, Tate National
was a reminder of his extraordinary attributes. I and all Friends who were able to get to know him well look back on Michael’s many years at the helm of Kettle’s Yard with deep respect, admiration and great affection.’ Martin Thompson, Friend of Kettle’s Yard
The Friends are immensely grateful to our former Chair, Alan Munro. His enthusiastic and wise stewardship of the Friends over many years has seen the organisation continue to flourish in its range of activities and support for Kettle’s Yard. A huge thank you to Alan, and also to Mary Munro, we very much look forward to seeing you both at Friends’ events and gallery openings in the future.
A Welcome to our New Chair “Alan will certainly be a hard act to follow,” says Richard Wilson (Lord Wilson of Dinton) who has succeeded him as Chair. “He attracted a group of interesting, bright people who are very committed to Kettle’s Yard and do a terrific job of supporting it, and in the process, form good friendships through shared activities in art, music and travel.” Richard is keen to acknowledge the huge debt owed to
as one of the mainstays of financial support. Is he planning to make any changes to the Friends’ approach? “I respect the
those who have looked after Kettle’s Yard in the recent past.
fact that there are a lot of really good working relationships
“Michael Harrison was a deeply dedicated, talented figure who
between people who are dedicated and give up a lot of their
made it a very special place and who is much mourned by those
time voluntarily. Kettle’s Yard itself is going through a period
who knew and worked with him. Similarly Alan Munro has
of upheaval whilst we await funding decisions on plans for a
played a highly important part.”
major overhaul of the galleries and visitor facilities. Whatever
Richard brings a formidable array of experience to his
happens, I see my job as trying to keep the Friends strong and
new role. As a top civil servant who rose to become Cabinet
growing during this period of change, helping to maintain
Secretary, he worked closely with Margaret Thatcher and Tony
our objectives to support Kettle’s Yard in a way that everyone
Blair. On his retirement as head of the Civil Service, he came to
enjoys. There is such good feeling for the Friends. Part of my job
Cambridge to become Master of Emmanuel College and has
is to help strengthen and manage the relationship between us,
only recently stepped down after ten years in that role.
Director Andrew Nairne and the talented staff of Kettle’s Yard.”
Whilst studying Law at Clare College in the early 60s,
How does he see the Friend’s role developing in the
Richard had digs on Castle Hill and was lucky enough to meet
future? “If we can extend the membership to a wider group
Jim Ede and encounter his infectious passion for art. “I had a
that would be good, bringing more people into the range of
great friend at college, David Roseveare who was a good artist
activities. Andrew Nairne is creating opportunities for outreach
and together we would go to see Jim Ede for tea and he used
within the city which can only be a positive thing. The Friends
to lend very good paintings. I remember one by Ceri Richards,
can play their part in making people aware that Kettle’s Yard is
which we carted back to David’s room where it hung for a term.
an asset for everyone in Cambridge.”
Jim Ede was a man of real charm and I was fascinated by the
In welcoming him as Chair, there is no doubt that Richard
objects he had collected and the way he created an integral
Wilson’s links to the wider world will prove of inestimable
composition of both exquisite fine art and found objects.
value. As one Friend put it – ‘we are lucky to have landed him.’
Kettle’s Yard has always stayed in my mind as a very imaginative
Richard’s response is typically modest: “I felt that if I could be of
asset for Cambridge with so many riches and connections.”
use to this community I would be very glad to do so. In a wicked
Richard is keenly aware that Kettle’s Yard is under-funded compared with many collections and is lucky to have the Friends
world, Kettle’s Yard throws out a good light. It’s a great cause.” Richard Wilson in conversation with Martin Thompson
A privileged view Among the most popular Friends’ events are visits to private collections in domestic settings. Our hosts, often supporters of Kettle’s Yard, are always most welcoming and generous with their time. In February, a group of Friends were able to view a superb contemporary collection within a cleverly restored and modernised north London Georgian house. John Gray describes the visit: “The owners have been restoring and modernising this property for the past ten years with architect Nial McLaughlin. They had wanted to create a beautiful home that functioned as a place where they could both work and display their magnificent collection of contemporary art, all to be undertaken within the limitations imposed by a Grade Two listing. The finished house has retained its essential Georgian character, keeping fireplaces, cornicing and shuttered
Have you considered volunteering at Kettle’s Yard?
windows but with a nod to minimalism, most of the everyday trappings of modern life discreetly hidden away. Annexed to
“I love doing voluntary work for Kettle’s Yard which
the house, by means of a double height light-filled corridor,
adds so much to my life, I feel it’s a small way in which I
is a glass-fronted garden room and a further space for larger
can pay something back.”
artworks; this is where the architect has been allowed full rein. The collection focuses on young artists and ceramicists, with many new to the Friends, although John Carter, Sandra
Nicci Steele-Williams helps out weekly in both the house and the office. She talks about her rewarding experiences:
Blow, Tracey Emin and Stephen Chambers (well represented
“I’ve been volunteering for Kettle’s Yard for almost four years
with four pictures) were all on show. It was also pleasing to
now. Initially, I took part in regular envelope stuffing sessions
see a sculpture by New York-based Willard Boepple, currently
for the Friends mailings which are really sociable occasions. I
working at the Print Studio in Cambridge with Kip Gresham.
also did some leaflet distribution around town. Once a week I
Our grateful thanks must go to our generous hosts and to Jane
work as a Visitor Assistant in the house. It’s a real privilege to
Sanders for her seamless organisation.”
spend time in the collection meeting and talking to visitors – those who knew Jim Ede and others for whom it’s their first
Dublin calling! The Friends are running a trip to Dublin from 16-19 October.
time and invariably find it a magical experience. I also volunteer in the office. It’s great to be able to use
The four-day visit will concentrate on contemporary art
my experience as a solicitor and in the commercial world
galleries and architecture and there will be plenty of
to help the permanent staff with aspects of tasks difficult
opportunities to experience the contrasts of old and new in
to accomplish in the time available to them. Like all arts
this captivating city. Don’t miss out!
institutions, funding is always an issue and it’s wonderful to
For more details please email the organiser Ruth Rattenbury
be able to support a place so dear to my heart in non-financial
ruth@ruthrattenbury.net or see the latest Friends mailing.
ways that are just as vital and useful to its continuing health.
New discount for the Friends
possible to do specific tasks, perhaps using experience or skills
I think my experience shows that as a volunteer, it’s To celebrate the loan of one of Kettle’s Yard’s iconic works,
gained elsewhere in life, or more general tasks: all of which
Brancusi’s ‘Prometheus’ to Tate St Ives’ summer exhibition,
lead to greater engagement with Kettle’s Yard – and a lot of
they have offered Friends of Kettle’s Yard 2 for 1 tickets from
fun too! The staff are an excellent team, friendly to work with –
17 May-15 June 2014 (quote KY241 in person or when booking
and very appreciative of any volunteer assistance.
by phone). In addition we are delighted that the Friends of
There’s such a range of activities to get involved in, either
Kettle’s Yard can receive a 25% discount on the cost of entry
for a regular or an occasional commitment. If you have any
to Body & Void: Echoes of Moore in Contemporary Art at the
time to spare, I’d urge you to sign up and get involved!
Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green, 1 May-26 October
You can volunteer for any activity but if you have a special skill,
2014 (show your membership card).
put your hand up and let Lucy Wheeler at Kettle’s Yard know.” Lucy can be contacted via lucy@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk
Kettle’s Yard Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ 01223 748100 • www.kettlesyard.co.uk
Ede Circle 2013 marked the inaugural year of the Ede Circle, Kettle’s Yard’s new Patrons group. Members have enjoyed special events in Cambridge and London. Ede Circle membership provides vital support for our diverse programme of exhibitions, music and learning, as well as helping us to care for our unique collection. Ede Circle Members: Clodagh & Jonathan Barker Professor Dame Gillian Beer Lady Bessborough Sir Charles & Lady Chadwyck-Healey Rosalind & David Cleevely Eve Corder Professor Martin Daunton & Dr Claire Daunton Ms. J. Fearnley Lyn & Clare Flook Peter Gerrard Gerard and Sarah Griffin Bonamy & Juliet Grimes Penny & Nicholas Heath Sir Geoffrey Holland Tim Llewellyn Anne Lonsdale CBE The Loveday Charitable Trust Ruth Rattenbury J W Scott & N E Scott Professor Elizabeth Simpson, FRS Toby Smeeton MaryAnne Stevens Alex van Someren & Carol Atack Rosanna Wilson Stephens And those who wish to remain anonymous. If you would like any further information on joining the Ede Circle please contact: development@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk telephone 01223 748100
left to right: Frieda Midgley, Summar Hipworth, Laura Pryke, Freya Jewitt
New Faces at Kettle’s Yard Summar Hipworth travelled from
Dr Jennifer Powell joined us in October
Australia to join Kettle’s Yard as Head of
2013 as Senior Curator. Previously Jennifer
Operations in August 2013. Summar was
held positions at the V&A as Curator and
the General Manager at 4A Centre for
researcher and most recently as Assistant
Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney, and
Curator at Tate Britain. Jennifer has also
more recently the Arts Administrator for
held several visiting lecturer positions at the
Sydney Writer’s Festival. She has worked
University of Birmingham and University of
for art institutions such as Tate Modern
Warwick.
and the British Museum, and managed studios and projects for renowned
Laura Pryke has joined as Assistant to the
artists Chris Ofili and Sam Taylor-Wood.
Director. Laura was previously Secretary of the Royal Watercolour Society and Gallery
Freya Jewitt replaces Elspeth Mitchell
Administrator at Bankside Gallery.
as Communications and Events Assistant. She comes to us from Leeds where she recently completed her MA in art gallery and museum studies at the University of Leeds and a BA in cinema and photography.
New from the shop Next time you visit the gallery make sure you call in at the shop where you will find some lovely new
Frieda Midgley has joined Kettle’s Yard
merchandise inspired by the ‘Art &
as Archivist (2 year post), supported by
Life’ exhibition.
the Isaac Newton Trust, to develop a
Turn your fridge into an art gallery
digital catalogue of the archive holdings,
with our new range of magnets
and run the archive service. She is also
Alfred Wallis’ ‘Small ship in rough sea’
the Archivist and Records Manager (part
and Christopher Wood’s ‘Flowers’,
time) at Wolfson College, Cambridge.
£3.50. There are also jigsaw puzzle postcards, as well as a great range of prints and greetings cards.
This newsletter is made possible by a donation from the Friends of Kettle’s Yard. Kettle’s Yard is grateful to the following who have recently supported our programme: The Friends of Kettle’s Yard, Ede Circle, 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 Radcliffe Trust, The RVW Trust, The Holst Foundation, Dr Shirley Ellis, and other individual donors.