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Bawden Cases | Art in Print
December 5, 2016 @ 12:00 am - February 4, 2017 @ 12:00 am
Many of the exhibitions at Morley Gallery, established 1968, have been documented with an exhibition catalogue. In this exhibition you can rediscover artworks exhibited through publications from the 90s and onwards.
From the very beginning, the gallery has hosted a full programme of exhibitions. It has celebrated the creative talents of Morley’s staff and students; exhibited independent artists and members of the local community, and also hosted international and national competitions. All the publications are for sale in Morley Gallery where you’ll also find display copies to look through. You can also enjoy the artwork publications of gallery patron Maggi Hambling and books about Morley College’s history and art collection.
List of publications
Individual artists
Edward Bawden Storyteller – N Rampley, P Skipwith, E Andrews, A Powers Paperback £10
Morley College marked its 125th anniversary with an exhibition curated by Alan Powers and Peyton Skipwith which focused on Edward Bawden’s genius at telling stories in pictures. 2014
Peter Blake – A Cabinet of Curiosities from the Collections of Peter Blake
Paperback £5
A catalogue to accompany Peter Blake’s exhibition of the same name at Morley Gallery, displaying his remarkable collection of objects and art. 1999
Maggi Hambling – Father Paperback £25, Hardcover £70, Signed £125
Facsimile of an original sketchbook purchased by the trustees at the British Museum in 2001.
Maggi Hambling – Father Paperback £5
Exhibition catalogue of Hambling’s paintings and drawings. 2001
Maggi Hambling – George Always Hardback £9
Portraits of George Melly by Maggi Hambling. 2009
Maggi Hambling – The Sea Hardcover £25
A stunning collection of paintings, sculptures and sketches of the sea, selected by Maggi Hambling, 2009
Maggi Hambling – The Aldeburgh Scallop Hardcover £20
Much has been said about the Scallop on Aldeburgh Beach. Here is the artist’s own story of her provocative sculpture for Benjamin Britten. Foreword by Stephen Fry. 2010
Maggi Hambling – You Are the Sea Hardcover £15
Sketchbook from the sea (poetry) 2009.
Jane Joseph – Drawn in Place Paperback £5
Exhibition catalogue for Jane Joseph’s solo exhibition of the same name at Morley Gallery. 1997
Ulla Lemberg – Dear Child Paperback £2
Catalogue from the travelling exhibition Dear Child – on men, children and gender equality in Sweden. Photographs and texts portraying the new Swedish man. 2001
Derek Mawudoku – Feed Me Paperback £3
Exhibition catalogue for Derek Mawudoku’s solo exhibition of the same name displaying his raw and arresting monotypes. 2002
Reuben Powell – Hotel Elephant Paperback £1.50
Exhibition catalogue studying of the regeneration of Elephant and Castle. 2008
Eric Ravilious – Ravilious at the Fry Paperback £8
Paintings and prints by Eric Ravilious from the Fry Gallery’s collection. With an introduction by Frances Spalding and reminiscences by Christopher Sanford and Tirzah Williams. 2012
Peter Snow – Retrospective 1995 Paperback £5
Exhibition catalogue of the paintings by artist and theatre designer Peter Snow. 1995
Nan Youngman 1906-1995 Paperback £5
Exhibition catalogue of paintings by the British artist Nan Youngman. 1997.
Groups of artists
Artists at the Fry Paperback £8
The book describes the background to works in the Fry Art Gallery, Saffron Walden, Essex. It is based on the artists of Great Barfield including Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious and Michael Rothenstein who lived in this small village 1930–1970. 2012
Bounty: A Case of Preposterous Optimism Paperback £3
An exhibition centred on the voyage of the Bounty from London to Tahiti in 1787 to collect breadfruit plants to grow as food for the African slaves in the West Indies. 2007
Contemporary Art Quilts Paperback £3
Exhibition catalogue presenting an excellent and varied selection of quilts shown at the juried exhibition – explores the relationship between art and craft. 2007
Draw More! Paperback £2
Catalogue from Rootstein Hopkins Foundation sponsored exhibition Draw more! Artworks by adult education students from all over London. 2011
Drawing from the Imagination Paperback £2
Exhibition catalogue sponsored by Henry Moore Foundation to celebrate the art of drawing – includes drawings by Henry Moore, Maggi Hambling, Peter Blake amongst others, 1992
WW2 – War Pictures by British Artists – Sasha Llewellyn & Paul Liss
Paperback £25
A catalogue which accompanied the exhibition of the same name at Morley Gallery in November 2016, staged by Liss Llewellyn Fine Art commemorating The Second World War. 2016
Morley College Publications
Morley College 125th Anniversary Portrait – Editor Janet Sacks
Hardcover £25
An evocation of the life and times of Morley College over 125 years which combines an entertaining historical account with vivid reminiscences from student and tutor alike. 2015
Artists at Morley 1969–2009 Paperback £2
Exhibition catalogue with artworks by Morley College tutors, part of the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Morley Gallery, opened in 1969 by Barry Till, principal. 2009
100 years Artists and Morley 1890-1990 Paperback £3
Exhibition catalogue 1990, with work by artists from Morley College marking the centenary of the College and celebrating the success of the Gallery. 1990
Morley College Art Collection Catalogue Paperback £2
Catalogue from 2014 showing the Morley College art collection with short introductions about the displayed artists.