Edward Lear: Artist, Explorer and Poet
28 April 2012 - 23 July 2012
'Edward Lear: Artist, Explorer and Poet' reveals five of Lear’s most stunning watercolours from his years spent travelling from 1837 to his death in 1888.
Edward Lear had a vast and varied career as an artist spanning six decades. Today he is best remembered for his nonsense poetry and caricatures, which demonstrate his offbeat humour and personality.
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Elements and Satellites
24 March 2012 - 15 July 2012
'Elements and Satellites' is a display of recent work by the winner of the Liverpool Art Prize 2011, Markus Soukup. This also includes a piece made especially for the Walker Art Gallery.
Soukup is a new media and sound artist whose work incorporates video, 2D and 3D animation. Other areas of his work are digital photography, typography, graphic and interactive design, field recordings and sound design.
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Feathercuts and Flares
14 October 2011 - end date to be confirmed
This display in the Craft and Design Gallery highlights the original fashions of the 1970s, currently enjoying a revival on the high street.
Discover some of the most influential 'looks' of that decade, from the simple country styles of Laura Ashley, through the sophisticated evening wear of John Bates, to the glamour of disco.
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Rolf Harris: Can you tell what it is yet?
19 May 2012 - 12 August 2012
‘Rolf Harris: Can you tell what it is yet?’ will be a major retrospective of legendary artist, musician and TV personality, Rolf Harris.
It will feature an eclectic range of paintings, memorabilia and much more from the UK’s best selling published artist and well loved entertainer.
The original works on display range from Rolf’s early days as a student to paintings he created at lightning speed in front of a TV camera.
The exhibition also includes some of his most impressive and well known pieces, such as his iconic portrait of Her Majesty The Queen. There will also be self-portraits, portraits, paintings of wildlife, urban and rural landscapes and studies of people and everyday life from home and abroad on display.
The range of subjects reflects the wide range of experiences and locations that Rolf has encountered in his personal life and his long and illustrious career.
Opening event at Light Night
Don't miss the opening event for the Rolf Harris exhibition at Light Night on Friday 18 May! The gallery will be open from 5pm, with lots of great activities going on throughout the evening. Find out more here.
Exhibition developed in partnership with DeMontfort Fine Art.
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