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New Rhythms: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska: Art, Dance and Movement in London 1911 – 1915
11 July – 1 November 2015
Harewood was the only venue to receive a major exhibition from Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, featuring work by renowned French-born sculptor and draughtsman, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. It was the first time Brzeska’s engagement with dance and movement had been explored. New Rhythms brought together sculpture, drawing, photography, film, and archive … Read more
Thomas J Price: Recent Works
4 July – 1 November 2015
Thomas J Price is a rising star of the British contemporary art scene. Never meeting your gaze, these intriguing sculptures explored human facial expressions in minute detail. Using traditional techniques, the exhibition appealed to classical and contemporary tastes. Read more
The Art of Conservation
3 April – 1 November 2015
Harewood House Trust is home to one of the most important collections of Georgian furniture in Britain. Representing world famous furniture maker Thomas Chippendale’s biggest commission, Harewood has a significant number of pieces which we care for and protect. From the luxurious State Bed to the carved, wooden curtain pelmets in the Gallery, … Read more
Harewood Rum Story
3 April – 29 June 2015
Harewood is a treasure trove of mysterious objects telling countless tales from the past. The Harewood Rum is one such story which visitors explored in 2015. It's a fascinating tale that begins life in the Caribbean, where Henry Lascelles made a fortune so great, he was able to build Harewood House. In 2011, a great discovery was found … Read more
Mr Turner and Mr Girtin: The Early Years
3 April – 5 July 2015
Never before had Turner and Girtin been so directly compared in an exhibition. These innovative watercolourists, were both commissioned early in their careers to paint the same views of Harewood. This exhibition offered you the chance to directly compare these important British artists from the place that they visited and painted. Using these … Read more