The Conservation of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s ‘La Ghirlandata’ and its frame
The Enchanted Interior | Captivating Beauty
Here's another peek at our current exhibition, The Enchanted Interior. The first section, seen in the video below, is titled 'Captivating Beauty'. The exhibition now runs until 30 August. Book here: cityoflondon.gov.uk/enchanted.
Guildhall Art Gallery hosts a rich variety of Victorian paintings, displayed in original 19th century style. Our major exhibition The Enchanted Interior also features works from one of the key artistic movements of this period - the Pre-Raphaelites.
Why do we revisit these historic works? Why are they still of interest? Here, our curator Katty Pearce shares her favourite thing about Victorian art
A key movement and artistic influence of the Victorian period, the Pre-Raphaelites feature heavily in our exhibition The Enchanted Interior, with works from Edward Burne-Jones, Evelyn De Morgan, John William Waterhouse, William Holman Hunt and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
But who were the Pre-Raphaelites? Why are they so important? Click below to find out more.
Want to know more about how to start a career in curation? Today you can hear from our curator Katty Pearce with her top tips for aspiring curators.
Ever wondered what it's like to be a curator? Hear Katty Pearce share with us her favourite thing about being curator at Guildhall Art Gallery!
Sir George Frampton's Lamia is an iconic bust which epitomises the ideals of the late 19th century Symbolist movement. Today, our curator Katty Pearce tells us more about this striking artwork.
Behind The Scenes of The Enchanted Interior: Curator's Talk by Madeleine Kennedy
Curator of The Enchanted Interior Madeleine Kennedy shares behind-the-scenes insights into how the exhibition evolved: from a seedling idea over five years ago and the iconic artworks which inspired it, to the design of the exhibition within the gallery, and the heightened contemporary resonance of works by women artists which speak to resilience in the face of isolation.
What is 'the gilded cage'? As you may know, it's derived from the phrase 'a bird in a gilded cage', meaning living in a luxurious prison.
Here, our curator Katty tells us more about the meaning behind this phrase and its importance in art. Click below to find out more!
Our exhibition The Enchanted Interior features work by 19 women artists. However, art has traditionally been the preserve of men and even today we still aren't at an equal footing.
Here, our curator Katty Pearce tells us why it is of paramount importance to support women artists.
The final section in The Enchanted Interior is ‘Resisting Enchantment’. This section features iconic artworks by Pre-Raphaelites, including Edward Burne-Jones' mesmerising piece Laus Veneris.
Find out more about the ways in which enchantment was resisted by Victorian artists and hear from our curator Katty Pearce in our last virtual tour segment.
The next section in The Enchanted Interior, ‘Experiencing Enclosure’, explores more visceral and intense themes.
This section features powerful works by contemporary artists including Penny Slinger and Shana Lutker.
Find out some of the fascinating stories behind these works below in our virtual tour.
The next section in The Enchanted Interior, ‘Experiencing Enclosure’, explores more visceral and intense themes. This section features powerful works by contemporary artists including Penny Slinger and Shana Lutker. Find out some of the fascinating stories behind these works below in our virtual tour.
Section five in The Enchanted Interior is ‘Becoming Objects’. This virtual tour section includes works where inanimate objects are brought to life or, conversely, a living being is made inanimate. Highlights include Sir George Frampton’s iconic sculpture Lamia and Maisie Broadhead’s stunning piece Hero. Click play to find out more about these eye-catching works.
The next section in The Enchanted Interior is ‘Intoxicating Homes’. It brings together items you may find in a 19th century home, including a piano decorated by Edward Burne-Jones and wallpaper designs by Walter Crane.
Hear more from our curator Katty Pearce about these intriguing works of art below.
‘Disturbing Stories’ is the third section in The Enchanted Interior. This section delves deeper into some more sinister themes, featuring iconic works including John William Waterhouse’s The Lady of Shalott as well as contemporary works from Maisie Broadhead. Find out more by clicking play below.
The second section in The Enchanted Interior is called ‘The Gilded Cage’. Featuring works from Evelyn De Morgan, John Frederick Lewis and Fiona Tan, this section explores the entrapment of women across history.
Click below to find out more about the works in this section.
The first section in The Enchanted Interior is called ‘Captivating Beauty’ and looks at mid-to-late Victorian art tastes. With works by Ethel Sands, James Abbott McNeill Whistler and more, this section is influenced by Orientalist styles and explores women in highly decorative spaces. Click play to see and hear more from our curator Katty Pearce.
We’re delighted to share the first of our virtual tours of The Enchanted Interior, led by our curator Katty Pearce. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing sneak peeks into this powerful exhibition which explores the historic depiction of women in art. Stay tuned for more!
Evelyn De Morgan's Enchanted Interior
'The Enchanted Interior' exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery explores the theme of female subjects in opulent domestic spaces. Traditionally a motif used by male painters working in the Orientalist, Pre-Raphaelite, and Aesthetic art movements, female artists have taken this domestic motif back and used it to present their own ideals. Evelyn De Morgan was a feminist artist who used the Pre-Raphaelite style to ridicule their ideas about the place of women in society. In this talk, De Morgan Curator, Sarah Hardy, discusses Evelyn De Morgan's use of the interior as a motif in her paintings.
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Find out more: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/enchanted
Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2438469973132991/10157319244088666/
Evelyn De Morgan's Enchanted Interiors
'The Enchanted Interior' exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery explores the theme of female subjects in opulent domestic spaces. Traditionally a motif used by male painters working in the Orientalist, Pre-Raphaelite, and Aesthetic art movements, female artists have taken this domestic motif back and used it to present their own ideals. Evelyn De Morgan was a feminist artist who used the Pre-Raphaelite style to ridicule their ideas about the place of women in society. In this talk, De Morgan Curator, Sarah Hardy, discusses Evelyn De Morgan's use of the interior as a motif in her paintings.
#dailyDeMorgan
#CuratorAtHome
Find out more: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/enchanted
Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2438469973132991/10157319244088666/
Ninth of November
Here at Guildhall Art Gallery we have a changing display of around 250 artworks from its collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture.
Click play and hear our curator Katherine Pearce talk about one of her favourite paintings, William Logsdail's The Ninth of November, 1888.
This painting shows a scene from the Lord Mayor's Show in 1888, an event which still happens every year.
International Women's Day
Happy International Women's Day! Every year this important day reminds us to celebrate the social, political and cultural achievements of women. The Enchanted Interior will include works from leading 19th century artist Evelyn De Morgan to feminist powerhouse artist Martha Rosler and many more. Our wonderful curator Katherine Pearce chats to us a bit more about International Womens Day
2 weeks to go!
There's only two weeks to go until The Enchanted Interior comes to Guildhall Art Gallery!
Click below to find out more about this major new exhibition from our wonderful curator Katherine Pearce: http://bit.ly/2sAg9nY
