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Announcing contemporary commissions for 2025

Two contemporary award-winning creatives have been commissioned to reflect on Austen and Turner’s legacies in response to artworks, manuscripts and historical objects that bring Austen and Turner together for the first time.

Harewood Contemporary

Harewood Contemporary has showcased groundbreaking art for over 30 years, featuring leading artists, including Turner Prize winners, in a pioneering country house setting.
A gilt wooded carving of a winged creature perched on a reflective mirror surface, showcasing intricate details and elegance.

Thomas Chippendale’s Tercentenary

The Chippendale tercentenary this year has successfully marked the birth of this famous influential Yorkshire cabinet maker and Harewood House Trust has played a key role in the celebrations.