What's On February – May 2018
Talks, Tours and Workshops
PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY
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Pallant House Gallery offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to learn, discover and explore their creativity within the context of our celebrated exhibitions and collection of Modern British art. Visit pallant.org.uk to stay up to date with our latest news, exhibitions and events. Gallery Supporters
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Pallant House Gallery is a private company limited by guarantee under registered no.5045130 (England and Wales) and a registered charity for England and Wales under no. 1102435. You can help us to care for our world-class permanent collection, invest in our award-winning learning and community programme, and deliver exceptional exhibitions. Find out how you can support us at pallant.org.uk Front cover: Leonard Rosoman, The Drag Ball, No. 2, 1967–8, Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Roxanne Rosoman, Photography Dawkins Colour / John Bodkin © The Artist’s Estate; Above: © Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Jason Hedges; Opposite (From left to right): Eduardo Paolozzi, ‘The Silken World of Michelangelo’ from ‘Moonstrips Empire News’, 1967, screenprint, Pallant House Gallery (Wilson Gift through The Art Fund, 2006) © Trustees of the Paolozzi Foundation; Leonard Rosoman, Portrait with Candelabra: George Devine as Baron von Epp, 1968, Acrylic on canvas, Courtesy of Roxanne Rosoman, Photography Dawkins Colour / John Bodkin © The Artist’s Estate
Exhibition Highlights
POP! Art in a Changing Britain
Leonard Rosoman: Painting Theatre
24 Feb – 7 May 2018 Rooms 10, 12–16
3 Feb – 29 Apr 2018 Rooms 2–4
A vivid exploration of how artists in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s responded to rapid social change, as Pop Art emerged as a means of addressing the rise of mass media, the cult of celebrity, questions of identity and prevalent political concerns, issues that still resonate today. A generation of artists led by Eduardo Paolozzi, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake and Patrick Caulfield radically challenged thinking about art and mass media, democratising art by questioning the traditional division between high and low art.
Experience John Osborne’s controversial 1965 play ‘A Patriot for Me’ through the eyes of British painter Leonard Rosoman RA (1913 – 2012). The play’s exploration of gay life proved transformative for Rosoman, who went on to create this remarkable series of paintings which conveyed the play’s ‘claustrophobic, sometimes savage, atmosphere’ whilst capturing a time when attitudes towards sexuality and censorship were on the cusp of change. Curated in association with Dr. Tanya Harrod.
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Pop Art Events Explore how artists in the 1950s and 1960s responded to rapid social change with the emergence of Pop Art. Booking essential. Curator Tours: POP! Art in a Changing Britain Tue 20 Mar & Sat 24 Mar, 11am – 12pm £5.50 (Students £3) plus admission Take a guided tour of ‘POP! Art in a Changing Britain’ with co-curators, Claudia Milburn (20 Mar) and Louise Weller (24 Mar). See how this contemporary artistic movement remains as relevant and challenging now as over half a century ago. Director’s Talk: Art, Pop, Rock and Roll Thu 22 Mar, 6pm £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Discover how artists including Peter Blake, Richard Hamilton and Andy Warhol responded to Pop music from Elvis and The Beatles to The Velvet Underground and The Rolling Stones in this hour-long talk led by the Gallery’s Director, Simon Martin. Followed by a book signing and complimentary glass of wine. Curator’s Talk: POP! Art in a Changing Britain Thu 5 Apr, 6pm £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Explore the themes and artists in the current exhibition. Senior Curator Claudia Milburn will assess their legacy and continued relevance today in this hourlong talk followed by a book signing and complimentary glass of wine.
Richard Hamilition, Swingeing London '67, 1968, Relief, screenprint on oil on photograph on hardboard, Wilson Gift through The Art Fund (2006)
Study Session: Pop Art in the Swinging Sixties Sat 7 Apr, 11am – 1pm £25 includes admission Explore Pop Art’s brightly coloured response to the world of consumerism, youth culture and the mass media in Britain and the USA in this in-depth study session led by Val Woodgate. Includes refreshments. Talk: Pop Art and Design Thu 12 Apr, 6pm £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Examine the close connection between fine art and design during the 1950s and 1960s through the work of artists including Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi with Professor Anne Massey. Followed by a book signing and a complimentary glass of wine. * Thursday evening (5–8pm) admission to temporary exhibitions costs £5.50, FREE for collections.
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Other Exhibition Events Gain a deeper understanding of the artists and artworks in the Gallery’s spring exhibitions through our talks and tours. Talk: Life as a Stage: The Paintings of Leonard Rosoman Thu 8 Mar, 6pm £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Explore the painter Leonard Rosoman’s fascination with the theatre and his friendships with the playwright John Osborne and actor Jill Bennett in this hour-long talk with curator Dr Tanya Harrod. Followed by a book signing and a complimentary glass of wine. Talk: Women Designers and the Design Profession in Interwar Britain Sheila Bownas, Untitled, c.1950–59 © Sheila Bownas Archive Thu 15 Mar, 6pm £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Discover how early attempts to establish a design profession in Britain affected women designers across a range of disciplines in this hour-long talk delivered by art historian Jill Seddon. Followed by a book signing and a * Thursday evening (5–8pm) admission to temporary complimentary glass of wine. exhibitions costs £5.50, FREE for collections.
Exhibition Tours
Set Menu for £12
Every Sat, 2pm, FREE with admission Join our friendly and knowledgeable Gallery Guides for an informal tour of our main exhibition ‘POP! Art in a Changing Britain’. Tour lasts approx. 50 minutes. No need to book, meet at Reception.
Make the most of Thursday late night opening at Pallant House Gallery and book a table at the Pallant Restaurant. Enjoy a two-course set menu for £12 every Thursday from 5.30pm. Call 01243 770827 or email enquiries@ pallantrestaurantandcafe.co.uk to book.
Book now on 01243 774557, email info@pallant.org.uk or visit pallant.org.uk/events
Art History Course: Looking into Art How Artists Use Pigments and Materials Wed 18 Apr, 11am–1pm From Poussin to Picasso, Titian to Turner, examine the many reasons behind colour choices and how decisions led to mistakes in some cases. Led by Linda Casey. Signs and Symbols Wed 25 Apr, 11am–1pm Explore how artists have used signs and symbols to give deeper layers of meaning to their work from the 15th to 20th centuries. Led by Val Woodgate. © Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Oana Damir
Examine how artists use various techniques to make their works convincing in our ‘Looking into Art’ course. Led by expert tutors, courses can be booked in full or as individual sessions and include refreshments. Suitable for all levels. Full course £100, individual sessions £25. How Artists Engage our Emotions Wed 4 Apr, 11am–1pm Discover how artists like Delacroix, Matisse and Kandinsky use colour, composition and subject matter to engage our emotions or provoke a response. Led by Val Woodgate. Why Size Matters Wed 11 Apr, 11am–1pm Delve into how the meaning of works of art can be transformed by their scale through artists as varied as Holbein, Giacometti and Gormley. Led by Frank Woodgate.
References from the Past Wed 2 May, 11am–1pm Examine how modern artists have looked to great predecessors for inspiration and how their treatment of traditional genres can change our understanding. Led by Frank Woodgate.
Mother’s Day Sun 11 Mar Treat your mum to a day out with FREE entry to our exhibitions for all mums on Mother’s Day. Plus, why not treat her to Sunday lunch in the Pallant Restaurant. All mums will receive a complimentary gift with their meal. Call 01243 770827 or email enquiries@ pallantrestaurantandcafe.co.uk to book.
See our full Art Courses programme, including practical courses, at pallant.org.uk
Adult Workshops Explore techniques, experiment with a range of mediums and discover the work of a highlighted artist or exhibition in our practical Sunday Art Classes. Pop Portraits* Sun 4 Mar, 1–4pm, £17 Create a relief textile portrait inspired by Pop Artist Jann Haworth using hand stitch embroidery techniques. Bring a photo of yourself to work from. Led by Helen Peters Figurative Books* Sun 25 Mar, 1–4pm, £17 Be inspired by Peter Blake to create sculptural accordion books which, when unfolded, reveal hidden fantasy creatures. Led by Zoe Scammel. Bonded Compositions* Sun 8 Apr, 1–4pm, £17 Take inspiration from Sheila Bownas’s designs to create mixed media compositions that are further developed with stitch, embellishment and markmaking. Led by Kate Reynolds. Painting in Blocks of Colour* Sun 29 Apr 2018 1–4pm, £17 Exploring ‘A Bigger Splash’ by Hockney, create large scale paintings in bold, flat colour shapes or a series of smaller paintings. Led by Claire Westwood.
© Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Oana Damir
Spotlight Talks Every Wed & Sat, 12pm, FREE with admission Join our friendly and knowledgeable Gallery Guides for a focused look at individual works in the collection, including those in the exhibition ‘POP! Art in a Changing Britain’. Lasts approx. 15 minutes. No need to book, meet upstairs at the exhibition entrance.
* All participants will be emailed an information sheet prior to the workshop.
Book now on 01243 774557 or email info@pallant.org.uk
Children’s Workshops
© Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Andy Hood
Our children’s workshops are designed to be fun, develop creativity and help children explore the Gallery. Children in the 5–8 years workshops must be accompanied by a parent/carer. 5–8 years: Collage on iPads Sat 10 Mar, 10.15am – 12.15pm, £10 per child Collage together drawings, designs and photos on an iPad and play with the images to create new colours and layers. Led by Claire Westwood.
5–8 years: Felt Faces Sat 14 Apr, 10.15am – 12.15pm, £10 per child Be inspired by the Pop Art portraits in the Gallery and create your own colourful textile self-portrait. Bring a photo of yourself to work from. Led by Helen Peters.
9+ years: Puppet Theatres Sun 18 Mar, 1.15pm – 3.15pm, £10 per child Be inspired by the work of Leonard Rosoman to create your own miniature theatre complete with cardboard puppet actors. Led by Zoe Scammell.
9+ years: Objects of Change Sun 15 Apr, 1.15pm – 3.15pm, £10 per child Take photos of everyday objects around the Gallery and magically change them into Pop Art style graphic images using iPads. Led by Lynn Weddle.
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FREE Family Activities Our FREE hands-on creative sessions are designed to encourage children aged 0–4 years to discover, play and explore with different materials. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is willing to create and make. Paint, Press and Print Fri Mar 2, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Make impressions using household objects and surfaces in this paint and print workshop inspired by the work of Sheila Bownas. Led by Janet Sang. Happy Feet Fri 6 Apr, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Bring your little feet along to dance a painting in our studio ballroom. Inspired by Leonard Rosoman's paintings of ballrooms. Led by Kat Owen. Spaces and Objects Fri 4 May, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Explore the internal spaces of objects using a number of materials including clay in this workshop inspired by the work of Rachel Whiteread. Led by Jenny Staff.
© Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Andy Hood
Family Activity All ages welcome Sat 17 Mar, Sat 7 Apr, Sat 21 Apr, Sun 22 Apr & Sat 12 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm, FREE Join us for our family drop-in activity in the Studio. Taking inspiration from Damien Hirst, Shelia Bownas and Pop Art, we’ll be creating motifs with mixed media to place on a large scale backdrop. Idea by Kate Reynolds. No need to book.
Mega Me Fri 1 Jun, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Make larger than life collaged full body self-portraits using our own projected shadows to make our artwork. Led by Lynn Weddle.
Book now on 01243 774557 or email info@pallant.org.uk
Young People
© Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Oana Damir
Looking to explore your creative side? Our FREE workshops offer a space for young people aged 15–25 to develop their creativity, using the Gallery’s collection and exhibitions. Ready to be Made Thu 22 Mar, 4.30 – 6.30pm, FREE In this workshop we will sculpt found materials into ‘Ready-mades’. Looking at the 3D works on display in the exhibition ‘POP! Art in a Changing Britain‘ for inspiration, we will arrange objects into sculptures and add a variety of embellishing materials to the creations. Led by Kat Owen.
Couched Identities Thu 12 Apr, 4.30 – 6.30pm, FREE Inspired by everyday objects as seen in the exhibition ‘POP! Art in a Changing Britain‘ this workshop will explore identity through couching (anchoring through stitch) small found and collected items typically associated to specific gender stereotypes – challenging expected assumptions and ideas. Led by Kate Reynolds.
Are you interested in working towards a nationally recognized Arts Award? Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. Find out more by visiting artsaward.org.uk or register interest with Sam Wallis on s.wallis@pallant.org.uk
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Other Activities Toovey’s Valuation Afternoon Mon 12 March 2018, FREE Bring your arts, antiques or collectables to the Gallery for FREE valuations and advice from Toovey’s specialists. A third of the seller’s commission for items subsequently auctioned at Toovey’s will be donated to Pallant House Gallery.
© Pallant House Gallery, Photograph by Oana Damir
Community Programme Our pioneering Community Programme offers a wide range of creative activities tailored to the needs of people who have disabilities, health issues or are isolated due to social circumstance. Together, we aim to provide opportunities for participants to develop confidence and improve their health and wellbeing through their art interests. For more information, contact community@pallant.org.uk or visit pallant.org.uk. Art Views Thu 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr & 24 May, 1.30-3.30pm, £3.50 Art Views is an opportunity to look at and discuss selected works from the Gallery's collection. Open to everyone and dementia-friendly. Followed by tea and cake. Booking essential via community@pallant. org.uk.
Pallant Proms Sat 24 Mar, 12–1pm, FREE with admission Our partnership with the Royal College of Music continues with recitals by senior students and recent graduates performed on the Gallery’s concert-grade Bösendorfer piano. Booking essential. Free Open Weekend Sat 21 – Sun 22 April 2018 Bring the whole family and enjoy creative activities for all ages, Spotlight Art Talks and FREE entry to our spring exhibitions and displays with our annual open weekend. Discover everything the Gallery has to offer and enjoy FREE coffee from the Gallery’s headline sponsor De’Longhi. Art Book Club 2.30–4pm, FREE with admission Lively Sunday afternoon book club. Chosen books are available in the Pallant Bookshop at 20% discount to attendees. Booking essential. Please contact Jacintha for more information (jhjacintha8@gmail.com). ‘Rogues Gallery‘ by Philip Hook Sun 18 Mar, 2.30–4pm ‘Wyndham Lewis‘ by Richard Humphreys Sun 15 Apr, 2.30–4pm ‘Queer Saint‘ by Adrian Clark Sun 20 May, 2.30–4pm
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Pallant House Gallery 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ
By Train: A 5-minute walk from Chichester railway station. Direct train links from London, Brighton and Southampton.
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Opening Times Tuesday – Saturday Thursdays Sundays, Bank Holidays Mondays (exc. Bank Holidays)
By Road: There are 10 car parks in and around central Chichester. By Bus: All bus routes pass down South Street, a 2-minute walk from the Gallery via West Pallant.
10am – 5pm 10am – 8pm 11am – 5pm Closed
Admission Prices FREE admission to the ground floor including the De’Longhi Print Room, Studio, Garden Gallery and Courtyard. An admission charge applies to the upstairs galleries which supports the Gallery, a registered charity, in all its work.
Adults Under 16s, Students (NUS) Carers Friends Tuesdays Thursday evenings (5–8pm)
£12.50 FREE FREE FREE £6.50 £6.50*
* FREE for collection Other concessions are available. Group visits including schools, colleges and universities welcome by arrangement.
Accessibility Pallant House Gallery aims to be accessible to all and offers a number of provisions such as street level entrances, lifts to all floors, induction loop systems and bookable wheelchairs. For complete access details please call 01243 774557. Eating and Shopping Visit the Pallant Restaurant and Café for delicious, fresh and seasonal food in a unique setting, and the award-winning Pallant Bookshop for the very best art books, prints and multiples, gifts and cards. Become a Friend Friends enjoy unlimited access to the Gallery, exclusive trips and events, FREE copies of the Pallant House Gallery magazine, and discounts on tickets to many Gallery events. Your annual membership will help to support the Gallery in all its work. Visit pallant.org.uk for more information or call 01243 770816.