September - November 2013
University of Cambridge Admission free
New Art:
PEDRO BARATEIRO MattHew Darbyshire Sophy Rickett Vicken Parsons & castle hill open day 2013
PEDRO BARATEIRO We Belong to the People When We’re Outside 14 September - 3 November 2013 Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva. Both Brancusi and da Silva lived as exiles in Paris in the 1930s. The film consists of a timeline of several images of artworks – in different mediums – that correspond to a certain vision of art history. Barateiro is interested in exploring the idea of modernism, its promise for the future and the significance of da Silva’s and Brancusi’s work. Kettle’s Yard is an important source of material for the film. Barateiro’s work explores how we look at art and objects and the way the meanings we ascribe to them change over time. After the premiere at Kettle’s Yard, the film will be presented at the Fundação Arpad Szenes-Vieira da Silva in Lisbon, which houses the painting Composition by Vieira da Silva which inspired it.
this and cover image courtesy Pedro Barateiro
Curated by Filipa Oliveira, who has also edited a publication to accompany the exhibition. Supported by the Gulbenkian Foundation.
SOPHY RICKETT Objects in the Field 14 September - 3 November 2013 In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop. Rickett has produced a remarkable series of large-scale photographs inspired by the negatives produced from the Three Mirror Telescope designed and built by Dr Willstrop. Her new work explores the connections between optics and seeing, the shift from analogue to digital, relationships between different kinds of photographic practice and the encounter between an individual and an institution, between an artist and a scientist. Also on display will be a selection of earlier works from To The River (Archive) 2011-12 inspired by the Severn Bore, a large surge wave that can be seen in the estuary of the River Severn.
Sophy Rickett, Objects in the Field, 2013
The Artist Associateship programme at the Institute of Astronomy was conceived and organised by Barry Phipps. The exhibition is supported by Brancolini Grimaldi, London.
VICKEN PARSONS Painted Objects St Peter’s Church, 14 September - 13 October 2013 Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings. At the same time they are compelling paintings on a three dimensional ground. Parsons writes: ‘The painted surface is sometimes solid and rugged, sometimes a thin veil of colour and sometimes abraded and partly taken back to the metal concealing and revealing the materiality of these very dense, solid, milled steel blocks.’ During 2014 the artist will also be presenting her work within the Kettle’s Yard House. St Peter’s, a beautiful small church, was rebuilt in the 18th Century but retains 12th Century and Roman details. It is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Vicken Parsons, Painted Objects
We are grateful to the Churches Conservation Trust and St Giles’ Church for their support.
Matthew Darbyshire A Way of Life (in homage to Jim Ede) Autumn 2013 on the Castle Street facade For his new work Matthew Darbyshire couples eye-popping imagery taken from this season’s home-ware magazines with a series of iconic scenes from the interior of the Kettle’s Yard House. During his time as Associate Artist at Kettle’s Yard, Darbyshire became interested in Jim Ede’s selective approach to taste and trends that was fundamental to realising his vision at Kettle’s Yard in the 1950s and 60s. By introducing the latest in mass produced home-wares into the House, from vibrant painted furniture to flocked animals and shiny amorphous sculptural forms, Darbyshire creates an imagined contemporary makeover. Matthew Darbyshire has been one of four Associate Artists working with Kettle’s Yard since 2011.
Preliminary sketch for A Way of Life (in homage to Jim Ede), 2013
The Associate Artists’ commissions are supported by Arts Council England Grants for the Arts.
Kettle’s Yard the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery Kettle’s Yard is a beautiful house that contains a remarkable collection of modern art. In the house you can find paintings and sculptures by some of the great names of early 20th century art including Brancusi, Miró, Henry Moore, Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Christopher Wood. Come and explore this inspiring house and collection. Parts of the house are closed while we carry out essential maintenance. We hope to reopen fully by the end of the year. Please call or email in advance to find out exactly what is open. £1 for a £1 – never been a better time to give: all donations to Kettle’s Yard until 2015 will be match funded by Arts Council England see www.kettlesyard.co.uk/support
EVENTS CASTLE HILL OPEN DAY 2013
Lunchtime Talks
Saturday 21 September, 11am-5pm, FREE After last year’s success, Castle Hill Open Day returns for its second year. Join us for a day filled with family friendly activities, talks, tours, games and music. New for 2013 will be highlights from the Cambridgeshire archives, tours of a former nuclear bunker, a fête at St Giles’ Church and the unveiling of a blue plaque for Enid Porter, curator of the Museum of Cambridge from 1947-1976. All venues will be free to visit for the day including the Museum of Cambridge, Kettle’s Yard, the historic church of St Peter’s, St Giles’ Church and Cambridge Castle. Refreshments available or bring a picnic.
Thursday lunchtime talks are free, begin at 1.10pm and usually last 30 mins.
www.kettlesyard.co.uk/openday THE PRACTICE SESSIONS A BIG DRAW SPECIAL Friday 25 October, 6-8pm Drop in post-work, pre-pub £5 per session, pay on the door Start your weekend with something different. This month join artist Karolina Glusiec, winner of the Jerwood Drawing Prize 2012, to test the limits of the pencil in this Big Draw special. No need to book in advance, admission includes one drink (then pay bar).
CIRCUIT: A National Youth Network for the Visual Arts Circuit, our new youth arts programme has launched in partnership with Wysing Arts Centre. We are now recruiting for our peerled programme of workshops, activities and events. If you are 14-25 and want to help shape a new creative community and support access to modern and contemporary art then get in touch with: tahira@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk
10 October ~ An introduction to Vicken Parsons Andrew Nairne, Director 17 October ~ Ben Nicholson Ceri-Anne van de Geer, Assistant Administrator 24 October ~ An introduction to Pedro Barateiro Guy Haywood, Assistant Curator 31 October ~ Objects in the Field Sophy Rickett will discuss ideas around collaboration and appropriation in relation to her latest project. A Festival of Ideas event, for the full Festival programme see: www.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-festivalof-ideas 7 November ~ The Kettle’s Yard Interior in Context Lucy Wheeler, Assistant Education Officer
STUDIO SUNDAYS Drop in practical art workshops for all ages 15, 29 September; 13, 27 October, 1-4pm Join us in the Education Studio to make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions and collection. A chance to explore, chat, sketch, make and play. Free of charge, donations welcome.
Artists at Kettle’s Yard
Publications
SOPHY RICKETT in conversation with Dr Roderick Willstrop
Available soon in the Kettle’s Yard shop and online.
Saturday 21 September, 2.30pm, FREE Hear more about Sophy Rickett’s work inspired by the work of Dr Willstrop of the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
Associate Artists’ Weekend 19 & 20 October, FREE A weekend of performances, talks and workshops exploring how these artists have responded to Kettle’s Yard. Since 2011, Kettle’s Yard has been working with four Associate Artists: Matei Bejenaru, Matthew Darbyshire, Lorna Macintyre and Jeremy Millar. Further details and the full programme will be available on the website.
www.kettlesyard.co.uk/ARTISTS Pedro Barateiro Meet the Artist & Performance
Castle Hill Open Day 2012
Sat 2 November 4pm, FREE, booking essential A Conversation Join Curator Filipa Oliveira and Pedro Barateiro for a talk exploring the making of We Belong to the People When We’re Outside and the artist’s inspiration from Kettle’s Yard. A performance premiere of a specially commissioned performance as part of the new work by Pedro Barateiro.
Christopher Wood Accompanying our recent Christopher Wood exhibition is a new catalogue telling the story of Wood’s life through his works at Kettle’s Yard. On Not Knowing Editors Elizabeth Fisher, Rebecca Fortnum, Black Dog Publishing. Bringing together contemporary artists and thinkers from a range of disciplines to explore the role of ‘not knowing’ within the creative process. A WAY OF LIFE This ever popular book is back in print. A lavishly illustrated large-size hardback book written and designed by Jim Ede, creator of Kettle’s Yard. Put together as lovingly as Kettle’s Yard itself. All these publications and others available to buy in the shop or online: www.kettlesyard.co.uk/shop
MUSIC Lunchtime concerts At St Giles Church, performed by University of Cambridge students 1.10pm (doors open 1pm), lasts about 40 min, FREE 11 October ~ Ben Comeau (piano) performs Messiaen, Ligeti, Ades 18 October ~ Leadarra Quartet 25 October ~ Vox Cantab, directed by Louisa Denby perform ‘A Selection of Madrigals Old & New’ 1 November ~ Emily and Julian Bacharach (violin & piano) works by Brahms, Debussy and Webern 8 November ~ Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) & Cameron Richardson-Eames (piano) works by Britten and Strauss 15 November ~ Bethany Partridge (soprano) & Cameron Richardson-Eames (piano) works by Mozart and Wolf 22 November ~ Victor Sun (violin) & Johnson Leung (piano) Edvard Grieg’s Violin Sonatas
Chamber Concerts 2013-2014 Season Whilst we carry out essential maintenance at Kettle’s Yard we are delighted to be presenting these first six concerts at the Divinity School in St John’s College. We expect to return to Kettle’s Yard in February. Concerts begin at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) 17 October Orbis Piano Trio – UK debut works by Beethoven, Martin and Dvorˇák 24 October Hyeyoon Park, violin & Florian Uhlig (piano) works by Bach, Schumann, Arvo Pärt & Franck 7 November Francesco Piemontesi (piano) works by Beethoven, Debussy & Schubert 14 November Escher String Quartet works by Bridge, Britten, Birtwistle & Elgar part of the Cambridge Music Festival 21 November James Gilchrist (tenor) & Anna Tilbrook (piano) works by Fauré, Britten, Sally Beamish & Schubert part of the Cambridge Music Festival 28 November Heath String Quartet works by Schubert, Tippett & Beethoven Kettle’s Yard ensemble in residence, 2013-2014 Annual subscription to all 15 concerts – £150 (£50 concessions) Individual concert ticket – £15 (£5 concessions) Concessionary price applies to full time students, call 01223 748100 or book online:
www.kettlesyard.co.uk/music
Kettle’s Yard Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ telephone 01223 748100 mail@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk www.kettlesyard.co.uk
House Open Tuesday-Sunday 1.30-4.30pm from 29 October 12-5pm Tuesday-Sunday 11.30am-5pm
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By train/bus The C1 bus runs from the station to Bridge Street; a short walk over Magdalene Bridge leads to the gallery, past the Folk Museum.
By road From South: M11 exit at junction 13. From North: from A14 take the A1307 to Castle Street. Meter parking on Northampton Street or Pound Hill. Parking is limited; we recommend the Park & Ride service, 01223 718167.
Kettle’s Yard is grateful to the following: 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 Holst Foundation, The RVW Trust, EY, The Friends of Kettle’s Yard, The Ede Circle, Dr Shirley Ellis, and other individual donors.