Pallant House Gallery: A Collection of Collections

In this unique course discover the stories behind Pallant House Gallery’s ‘collection of collections’ and the collectors who contributed them, as told by our experienced Gallery Guides. The Origins of Pallant House Gallery and its Collection Tues 14 March, 11am–1.30pm The course opens by exploring the reasons why and how people are motivated to collect and give to the public. Gallery Guide Julia Cooper then looks at the 18th century Pallant House and its original fine art and furnishings. Introduced by Simon Martin, Artistic Director of Pallant House Gallery. Led by Julia Cooper. Walter Hussey, Patron of Art: Commissions for the Church and the Founding Collections Tues 21 March, 11am–1.30pm Walter Hussey, Dean of Chichester Cathedral 1955-1977, is celebrated for the artistic commissions he instigated at Chichester Cathedral from artists including John Piper, Graham Sutherland and Marc Chagall. He bequeathed his art collection to the city of Chichester in 1985, providing the Gallery's founding collection. Led by Liz Walker. International Modernism from Cezanne to Abstract Expressionism: The Charles Kearley Bequest Tues 28 March, 11am–1.30pm Charles Kearley, a property developer, had a budget of £700 a year to build his collection. With advice from art critic R H Wilenski, he bought works by Modern British and continental artists such as Paul Cézanne and Gino Severini. His collection was gifted to the Gallery through The Art Fund in 1989. Led by Beth Funnell and Michaela Cranmer. From Sickert to the Pop Artists: Colin St John Wilson's Gift and the Architecture of the New Wing Tues 4 April, 11am–1.30pm The architect Prof. Sir Colin St John Wilson not only gave his collection of British Pop Art and figurative art to the Gallery, but also designed (in association with Long & Kentish) the Gallery's contemporary wing in order to house it. Led by Sarah Bunting. St Ives and British Modernism: The George and Ann Dannatt Gift and the on-going Golder-Thompson Gift and Contemporary Prints Tues 11 April, 11am–1.30pm Both of these gifts fill a number of gaps in the Gallery's collections. The George and Ann Dannatt Gift of Modern British art includes post-war abstract art, while the Golder-Thompson Gift allows the Gallery to acquire contemporary prints on an ongoing basis. Led by Diana Wooldridge and Michaela Cranmer. To book your place please contact reception on 01243 774557 / info@pallant.org.uk

Suitable for
18+

Admission
Full course £130/ Individual sessions £30

Website
http://pallant.org.uk/art-courses/art-courses/art-courses/art-history-courses/pallant-house-gallery-a-collection-of-collections

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000143?id=EVENT567930