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University of Cambridge Admission free
Visit one of the UK’s most remarkable collections of 20th century art artist in Focus Henri Gaudier-Brzeska: Vorticist! 14 January - 1 April 2012
cover: Constantin Brancusi’s, Prometheus, 1912 (cement cast) and Nude, 1906-26 (pen and ink on paper)
Welcome to Kettle’s Yard On the cover is an interior view of the house at Kettle’s Yard showing Constantin Brancusi’s ‘Prometheus’ (1912), a radically pared down sculpture of a child’s head. The plinth is Helen Ede’s baby grand piano. Helen was a great lover of music and we continue to present over sixty concerts in the house every year. Prometheus, in Greek mythology, was punished by the gods for bringing fire to men. He was seen as a figure of hope and inspiration. Brancusi’s powerful sculptural statement is just one of the pioneering works of art that contribute to making Kettle’s Yard a remarkable place. Since taking up the post of Director on 7 November it has been a great pleasure to begin exploring the collection. I have arrived at a time of exciting development. With the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and many others we are commencing construction of a new Education Wing to meet the expanded needs of our education programme. While we build, parts of the gallery and at times the house will be closed. In the reduced gallery space we will be presenting focused displays by artists in the collection and by contemporary artists. The first display explores Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s important contribution to Vorticism and the development of modern sculpture. And, we will be announcing the Kettle’s Yard Associate Artists, with whom we will work during the development – watch this space – we look forward to telling you about what they are doing and how you can be involved. As you can see from this leaflet the place continues to be busy with activity: workshops for all ages, concerts, talks and other events. Highlights include a vibrant series of contemporary music concerts and February half term activities. During construction we will try and keep everyone as up to date as possible. We hope that you will continue to come and enjoy Kettle’s Yard during 2012. Andrew Nairne, Director
The latest on what’s open and what’s on can be found at: www.kettlesyard.co.uk/news or call us on 01223 748100
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 GaudierBrzeska and Christopher Wood. Works of art are interspersed with natural objects and the house remains largely as it was when its pioneering founder, Jim Ede, lived here. The house was donated to the University of Cambridge in 1966. As in Jim’s time, in the afternoons visitors are invited to ring on the bell and come and explore this fascinating and inspiring house and collection. From April part of the house will be closed, so please come and enjoy the house in its entirety this winter. Next door to the house is the gallery with an international reputation for its exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. During building work the gallery space is reduced. The shop remains open, and visitors can gain insight into the collection through the ‘Artist in Focus’ displays.
Artist in Focus Henri Gaudier-Brzeska: Vorticist! Selected works from the collection will be on show in the exhibition gallery during the building work. In a series of small, focused displays familiar works will be presented in new ways and with contextual material from the archive and the reserve collection that is not normally available to the public.
above: Henri Gaudier-Brzeska Sketch of ‘Bird Swallowing a Fish’, 1914 pen and Indian ink on paper
14 January - 1 April 2012 Henri Gaudier-Brzeska’s career as a sculptor was regrettably short. Born in France in 1891, he was killed in action in 1915, aged just 23. Yet in the three and a half years preceding his departure for the trenches he managed to create a remarkable and innovative body of work. Gaudier moved to London from Paris in early 1911. There he worked alongside prominent figures such as the poet Ezra Pound, the sculptor Jacob Epstein, the painter Wyndham Lewis and the philosopher T.E. Hulme. With them, in 1914, he created Vorticism, Britain’s first avant-garde movement. Through a selection of sculptures and related drawings drawn from the permanent collection, this display explores Gaudier’s Vorticist work, arguably his most significant contribution to the development of modern sculpture.
Lunchtime talks Thursday lunchtime talks are free, begin at 1.10pm and usually last 30 mins. Thursday 2 February The Story of the Savage Messiah: Jim Ede and Gaudier-Brzeska by Sebastiano Barassi, Curator of Collections Thursday 16 February Gaudier-Brzeska: from drawing to sculpture by Andrew Nairne, Director Thursday 8 March Gaudier-Brzeska and the Birth of Modern Sculpture by Sebastiano Barassi, Curator of Collections Thursday 22 March Vortex Gaudier-Brzeska by Sebastiano Barassi, Curator of Collections
Evening Lecture 13 March, 6.30pm
Gaudier-Brzeska: apostle of Vorticism by Professor Evelyn Silber, author of ‘Gaudier-Brzeska: Life and Art’. £5 (£3 concessions)
Coming next from April Artist in Focus:
Alfred Wallis: ships and boats Kettle’s Yard Associate Artists: announcements soon
Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Ezra Pound, 1914 (brush and ink on paper) Alfred Wallis, Brigantine sailing past green fields (oil on card)
EVENTS
for adults SATURDAY DRAWING
Please note that during the building work we will be using the gallery as a temporary education room. Workshops must be booked in advance, unless stated otherwise. Book online at www.kettlesyard.co.uk or call 01223 748100. All under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
CREATIVE WRITING For adults and 16+ Spring Term: 14, 28 January; 11, 25 February; 10, 24 March; 11.45am-1.45pm Enjoy the house and develop new ideas for your writing, led by writer Sophie Smiley. All levels of experience welcome. £48 (£36 conc.)
For adults and 16+ Spring Term: 21 January; 4, 18 February; 3, 17, 31 March, 14 April; 11.30am-2pm Fortnightly drawing workshops. With artists David Kefford and Jane Waterhouse. £8 (£5 conc.) per session or £49 (£35 conc.) for the term
CONTACT: TACTILE ART WORKSHOP For blind or partially sighted people and their friends. Wednesday 7 March, 10.30am-12.30pm Join artist Filipa Pereira-Stubbs for an object-handling and practical art session, inspired by the permanent collection at Kettle’s Yard. In partnership with Cam Sight. Free of charge, to book a place please contact Becky Cawdry, 01223 420033 or email becky@camsight.org.uk.
for kids and families
WEDNESDAY CLUB
HALF-TERM
Weekly art club for 8-11s Spring Term: 18 January - 14 March 4.15-5.45pm Get creative, explore modern art and try out sculpture, drawing and painting in this weekly club run by artists Alex Hirtzel and Filipa Pereira-Stubbs. All materials and refreshments provided. £56 (£42 conc.) per term
ATTENTION SEEKERS
CREATIVE CHAOS
For 5-8 year olds and their parents/carers Monday 13 February, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm Some artworks are big and shouty, others are small and whispery. Join artist Jo Chapman to hunt out artworks in the house and make your own attentionseeking or bashful creation. £10 per child (£7 conc.)
Monthly drop in art sessions for preschool children and their carers. Spring Term: 19 January, 9 February, 15 March, 10-11.30am Just come and have fun making whatever you want. Admission is first come, first served. £3 per child
I ❤ ART For 9-12 year olds Tuesday 14 February, 10am-12pm Which painting, sculpture or pebble makes your heart flutter? Find inspiration in the house to make your own beloved artistic creation. Artist Bethany Mitchell will offer support and ideas with a range of quality art materials. £10 per child (£7 conc.)
SHADOWY TALES Twilight at Museums event for all the family Wednesday 15 February, one-hour sessions at 4.30pm, 5.30pm and 6.30pm Unravel the secrets of Kettle’s Yard with theatre company Indefinite Articles. Start with a story and then explore the house by twilight. To view a list of all Twilight events see: www.cam.ac.uk/museums/twilight.html Free but booking essential.
TUESDAY STUDIO For young people aged 11-14 Spring Term: 24 January - 6 March, 4.30-6pm Creative art workshops that take inspiration from our exhibitions and permanent collection. With artist Lyndall Phelps. £42 (£32 conc.)
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination Family Workshop For all the family Sunday 19 February, 1-3pm A creative workshop led by Idit Nathan and Helen Stratford, exploring the permanent collection with our new ‘props box’. £5 adult, £2 child per session.
TWISTERS AND SPIRALS Science week event for all the family Sunday 25 March, 1-3pm As part of Science Week, join artist Lara Jones for an introduction to kinetic sculpture in the permanent collection, with an opportunity to make your own mobile. Free but booking essential.
Music Concerts take place on the ground floor of Kettle’s Yard house unless otherwise stated. For detailed programmes and to book online visit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/music or call 01223 748100.
Friday Lunchtimes
@ St Giles Church, Castle St. Due to building work the Friday concerts will be held over the road in St Giles Church. 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. Concerts resume on 27 January every Friday until 16 March.
The Smith Quartet
Thursday Evening Chamber Concerts Concerts begin at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm. 2 February ~ Sitkovestky Trio and Friends 9 February ~ Jack Liebeck, violin, Katya Apekisheva, piano 16 February ~ Adam Walker, flute James Baillieu, piano 23 February ~ Ronald Brautigam, piano 1 March ~ Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano Simon Lepper, piano Term Subscription £47 (Students £20) Programmes and online booking: www.kettlesyard.co.uk/chamber
Evening concerts
New Music Stephen Montague is the Kettle’s Yard/ Faculty of Music New Music Associate 2010-12. We present eight thrilling concerts programmed by Stephen, each of which he will introduce with his usual illuminating insight.
Sunday coffee concerts Coffee served from 11.30am and concerts begin at 12noon. £7 (£4 conc.) 29 January: Tuba Bears Picnic: YouTuba & recorded narrators Ian McMillan & Simon Callow The text is by BBC Radio 3 presenter and poet, Ian McMillan. 12 February: Hard and Smooth: Darragh Morgan, violin & Mary Dullea, piano Michael Finnissy, Conlon Nancarrow. and Gordon McPherson. 26 February: Flam by Orlando Gough: singers/actors Rebecca Askew & Melanie Pappenheim. The Michael Harrison Concert This irresistible work is a funny and moving portrait of human interaction… over a simple cup of coffee. 11 March: Jessica Zhu, piano The award-winning Chinese American pianist presents her programme of ‘Powerful Women’. 6 May: Ensemble Bash, 4 percussionists Three world premieres (the Efthymiou twins and Gabriel Prokofiev) are sandwiched between John Cage’s 100th anniversary party piece and Montague’s Chew Chow Chatterbox. 20 May: John Paul Jones: a Composer Portrait with Cambridge New Music Ensemble and interview with Stephen Montague This dynamic composer/performer is at Kettle’s Yard for a one-off concert.
Wednesday 29 February, 8pm: £7 (£4 conc.) Cambridge New Music Ensemble Passionate students tackle modern string quartets including Thomas Adès’s stunning ‘Arcadiana’. Thursday 8 March, 8pm: £10 (£6 conc.) The G Project: Gabriella Swallow, cello & Genevieve Wilkins, percussion This formidable duo specialize in exciting new work for this unusual combination. Tuesday 24 April, 8pm: £10 (£6 conc.) The Smith Quartet: amplified string quartet/electronics The Nancarrow centennial celebration is muted by George Crumb’s dark but unmissable Black Angels.
New Music Mornings on sundays by local new music groups 19 February, 12noon: free Alison Blunt, violin, Ian Mitchell, David Ryan, clarinets, Joe Zeitlin, cello Experimental music-making, from the totally improvised to graphic notation. 4 March, 12noon: free Hidden Channels In 2002 Kettle’s Yard first invited new music and sound creators based in the city but working outside organisations or formal channels to present a New Music Morning. This concert celebrates 10 years of experimentation. 13 May, 12noon: free Degrees of synchrony: Tom Hall, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Richard Hoadley, choreographer Jane Turner & guests Investigating boundaries of synchronisation through original dance, audio-visual inventions, music and performance.
Kettle’s Yard Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ telephone 01223 748100 fax 01223 324377 mail@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk www.kettlesyard.co.uk
House Open Tuesday-Sunday 2-4pm
Gallery & shop open Tuesday-Sunday 1-5pm (closed 1-13 January)
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The bookshop in the gallery at Kettle’s Yard offers a range of cards, gifts, art books and magazines. If you would like to hear regularly from and support Kettle’s Yard as well as participating in a variety of art related activities you may like to join the Friends of Kettle’s Yard. 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, please visit www.kettlesyard.co.uk/supporters
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Kettle’s Yard offers a wide-reaching education service to meet the needs of those in and outside formal education, for more information e-mail rosie@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk.
By train/bus The C1 bus runs from the station to Bridge Street; a short walk over Magdalene Bridge leads to the gallery, past the Folk Museum.
By road From 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.
Concession rates apply to fulltime students and people on incapacity or unemployment benefit
to request the leaflet text in an alternative format please phone 01223 748100 Kettle’s Yard is grateful to the following: Arts Council England, The Higher Education Funding Council, The Heritage Lottery Fund, Cambridge City and Cambridgeshire County Councils, The Isaac Newton Trust, The PRS Foundation, The Holst Foundation, The RVW Trust, The Faculty of Music, The Friends of Kettle’s Yard, Dr Shirley Ellis, and many other individual donors.