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University of CambridgeAdmission free

29 September - 21 December 2012

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One of the UK’s most remarkable collections of 20th century art

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Winifred NicholsonMusic of Colour

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Kettle’s Yard the University of Cambridge’s modern and contemporary art gallery

Kettle’s Yard is a beautiful house that contains a remarkable collection of modern

art. In the house you can find paintings and sculptures by some of the great

names of early 20th century art including Brancusi, Miró, Henry Moore, Ben and

Winifred Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Christopher

Wood. As in Jim’s time, in the afternoons visitors are invited to ring on the bell

and come and explore this inspiring house and collection.

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KETTLE’S YARD • ST GILES’ CHURCH • ST PETER’S CHURCH

22 september 12-5pm, freeExplore the history and heritage of the Castle Hill area of Cambridge, the collections

of Kettle’s Yard and the Folk Museum, plus contemporary art, talks, tours and

activities for all ages. Free entry to all attractions and events plus a pop-up café.

Full details will be available online: www.kettlesyard.co.uk/openday

St Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard

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Winifred NicholsonMusic of Colour

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St Peter’s Church, next to Kettle’s Yard

“She has probably no equal among modern British painters as a colourist of the most exquisite refinement.“ P. C. Konody, The Observer,1927

The third of our ongoing Artist in Focus displays, this exhibition takes a close look at one of the most important artists in the collection. Winifred Nicholson, alongside her husband Ben Nicholson, was a close friend of Jim Ede, and an important influence, particularly when Jim was developing his vision for Kettle’s Yard. Winifred Nicholson’s paintings are above all studies of light and colour. Visitors to Kettle’s Yard house have long enjoyed Nicholson’s paintings and this display gives an opportunity to rediscover them. The display will include a number of works not normally shown and archival material. Key themes, such as her theories on colour and her involvement with the European avant-garde will be explored.

for the latest news on what’s happening scan above or visitwww.kettlesyard.co.uk/news

Lunchtime talks Free, just turn up. Thursday lunchtime talks start at 1.10pm and usually last 30 mins.

Talks are also streamed live atwww.kettlesyard.co.uk/live

4 OctoberIntroduction to Winifred NicholsonLizzie Fisher, Curator

18 OctoberWinifred Nicholson in focus Dan Zamani, AHRC Doctoral Scholar, Trinity College, Cambridge

15 NovemberWinifred Nicholson: a view from the Kettle’s Yard archivesAnna Ferrari, PhD candidate, History of Art, Pembroke College, Cambridge

29 NovemberArtists and their materials in early 20th century British art and design M.J. Morgan, PhD candidate, Faculty of Architecture and History of Art, University of Cambridge

13 DecemberJim Ede: a collector at homeLucy Bayley, PhD candidate, University of the Arts, London

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St Giles’ Church is across Castle Streetfrom Kettle’s Yard.

Passionate playing from students of the University of Cambridge. Concerts begin at 1.10pm (doors open 1pm), last about 40 minutes and are free. Donations welcome.

19 October: Mike Buchanan (trombone) Featuring works by Jacques Castérède and Enrique Crespo

26 October: Rosie Bowker (flute)

2 November: String QuartetSchubert’s ‘Death and the Maiden’

9 November: Anne Denholm (harp)

16 November: Mark Seow and Maya Amin-Smith (violin) Bach and Vivaldi

Friday Lunchtime concertsat St Giles’ Church, free

Festival of Ideas

Art in GlobAl HeAltH • Thursday 25 October, 7.30-9pm Artist Katie Paterson in conversation with scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. Venue: Biffen Lecture Theatre, Department of Genetics, Downing Street Ages 14+, pre book, http://aigh.eventbrite.co.uk

Art in Global Health is a project driven by Wellcome Collection, part of the

global charitable foundation of the Wellcome Trust. www.wellcomecollection.org/global

lAuncH of ‘tHresHolds’ • Friday 2 November, 6-8pm Special event to celebrate a new partnership between Arts Council England and the University of Cambridge, with the launch of an ambitious poetry, museums and collections project by its curator, Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate. Kettle’s Yard is one of the University of Cambridge museums participating in this project and we are looking forward to hosting a poet in 2013. Reception with poetry reading: Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St.Ages 16+, pre-book www.cam.ac.uk/festivalofideas or tel: 01223 766766.

biG drAW on tour • Tuesday 30 October, 2-4pmExplore the theme of ‘dreams and nightmares’ at our drop-in creative workshop, responding to the Winifred Nicholson exhibition. To find other venues go to www.cam.ac.uk/museums/bigdrawontourFor families. Free of charge, no booking, places are first come, first served.

Late night view and Christmas shopping eveningWednesday 7 November, 5.30-8pmA late night opening of the Winifred Nicholson exhibition and the shop. An opportunity to buy a range of cards, gifts and art books with some special discounts available on the night.

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Kettle’s YardCastle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQtelephone 01223 748100mail@kettlesyard.cam.ac.ukwww.kettlesyard.co.uk

House open Tuesday-Sunday 2-4pm

GallerY & sHop open Tuesday-Sunday 11.30am-5pm

Christmas closure: 22 Dec 2012 - 3 Jan 2013 inclusive

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BY train/BusThe C1 bus runs from the station toBridge Street; a short walk over Magdalene Bridge leads to the gallery, past the Folk Museum.

BY roadFrom South: M11 exit at junction 13. From North: from A14 take the A1307 to Castle Street. Meter parking on Northampton Street or Pound Hill. Parking is limited; we recommend the Park & Ride service, 01223 718167.

Kettle’s Yard is grateful to the following: Arts Council England, The Higher Education Funding Council, The Heritage Lottery Fund, Cambridge City Council, The Isaac Newton Trust, The PRS for Music Foundation, The Holst Foundation, The RVW Trust, The Faculty of Music, The Friends of Kettle’s Yard, Dr Shirley Ellis, and other individual donors.

BloG site news, stories from behind the scenes and an opportunity to hear straight from the artists we are working with. www.kettlesyardonline.co.uk

The sHop in the gallery offers a range of cards, gifts, art books and magazines

If you would like to hear regularly from and support Kettle’s Yard you may like to join the Friends oF Kettle’s Yard call us orvisit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/friends

We rely on the generosity of our supporters to help us to maintain and grow our current programme, and safeguard Kettle’s Yard for future generations. If you would like to donate to Kettle’s Yard or for further information on how you can support us visit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/supporters

access The exhibition gallery provides wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. Limited wheelchair access can be provided to the house. Entrance via the path off Castle Street.

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