Reviews and Highlights | 2018

‘[…] I got to understand the complexity and skill of the design process and how Anni’s experiments were truly innovative, stretching the limits of ordinary techniques and inspiring generations. Many examples show her showing off with the occasional thread to spice up her designs, creating stars, twists and turns. There are also interplays of differing thread thicknesses, each as mesmerising and entertaining as the colours, shapes, and materials.’

Review – Anni Albers

‘The loans are commendable, the hang is attractive, the reunited Perseus paintings a brilliant treat, and the Briar Rose paintings (2nd version) a dream to behold in their little room.’

Review – Edward Burne-Jones

‘The exhibition gives a great introduction to the customs and ways of life of people from the Pacific Islands. What has historically been delegated the term ‘primitive art’ is brought to life with knowledge of their functions and stories of deities.’

Review – Oceania

‘Both artists’ paintings are so rich with detail that one cannot help but spend countless minutes staring at each and every one. Their drawings (and occasional engravings) are equally meticulous and analytical, even emotional…’

Review – Mantegna and Bellini

‘Always concerned with the effect of human progress on the natural world, Cole’s paintings still resonate a timeless and relevant message from nearly 200 years ago.’

Review – Thomas Cole: Eden to Empire