Celebration of modern British abstract paintings at the Mercer Gallery |
Painting – many never seen before – by some of the biggest names in modern British abstract art, including Yorkshire’s John Hoyland (above) and Patrick Heron, Gillian Ayres and Albert Irvin are to be shown at the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate from Saturday (2 April) until 4 September.
The artwork has been provided by one outstanding private collection, with supporting works loaned from the artists themselves or their estates. The exhibition also features the work of Patrick Jones, Gary Wragg, John Edwards, John McLean, Douglas Abercrombie, along with acclaimed contemporary abstract painters Mali Morris and Fred Pollock.
The paintings will be accompanied by short quotes from the artists, which will replace the usual biographies and curator-led interpretations. There will also be several armchairs placed throughout the gallery inviting people to sit, look and think about how a particular painting makes them feel.
You can find out more about the exhibition on the Visit Harrogate website.
