Styled by Design, a new exhibition of framed 20th Century textiles, will reveal a varied collection of rare and limited edition printed text
Diverse fabrics such as silk, rayon, woven wool and cotton provided a new medium for Modern artists, allowing them to experiment with producing vivid textures and colours that brought both new life and a new audience to their work. In Styled by Design, visitors will be able to compare Barbara Hepworth and Ben Nicholson’s 1940s silkscreen designs for Ascher Ltd, which hold the same subtle delicate beauty as any watercolour, with Alan Reynolds and William Scott’s bold 1950s and 60s jacquard woven cotton designs for Edinburgh Weavers that carry all the intensity of rich oil paintings. These dynamic textiles were only ever produced in short runs or limited editions and are much sought after by collectors.
From the mid-20th Century onwards, these eminent artists worked with influential textile manufacturers to produce exclusive and limited edition textiles with the aim of bringing Contemporary art into the home as never before. Ascher Ltd and Edinburgh Weavers developed these artistic partnerships to bring their businesses in a new dynamic direction. Textile powerhouses such as Arthur Sanderson and David Whitehead swiftly followed and captured the public and media’s attention in an innovative, multi-disciplinary fashion, leaving a legacy that holds significance to the fine art and textile industries to this day.
VenueGallery 8
Address8 Duke Street, St James's, St James'S, Greater London,
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Ryder Street Chambers
Ryder Street Chambers offers accommodation in London. Piccadilly Circus is 400 metres from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Luxury House with AC,
Luxury House with AC, Mayfair offers accommodation in London, 300 metres from Piccadilly Circus and 300 metres from Piccadilly Theatre. The apartment is 400 metres from Prince Of Wales Theatre. Free WiFi is featured .
Dukes Hotel
With a discreet location off Piccadilly, in the heart of Mayfair, Dukes has been fabulously renovated and is excellently located for Regent Street, Green Park, theatres, and exquisite shops..
Arlington House Apartments
Arlington House Apartments are set in the heart of St. James and many come with impressive views overlooking Green Park. The apartments are only a 10-minute walk from Oxford Street and Leicester Square and 20 minutes walk from Covent Garden.
St James Hotel &
With an exclusive club and a Michelin-starred restaurant, this stunning 5-star hotel is in the heart of elegant Mayfair. St James Hotel & Club is just a 10-minute walk from Buckingham Palace..
Le Meridien Piccadilly
With a superb central location between Piccadilly and Regent Street, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts a stunning indoor swimming pool. Its spacious, elegant rooms offer 32-inch TVs and free WiFi can be found in all public areas..
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