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STATE OF THE ART As we continue to crave moments of peace and serenity, we look forward to welcoming an array of enchanting art fairs and exhibitions to some of the city’s most-loved museums and galleries this month BEAUX ARTS 12–13 York Street, Bath BA1 1NG Tel: 01225 464850 Web: beauxartsbath.co.uk HELEN SIMMONDS EXHIBITION Throughout October During October Beaux Arts Bath host an eagerly anticipated exhibition by local artist Helen Simmonds. Fifty of her highly sought-after still life paintings will adorn the walls of this prestigious gallery, situated within two Georgian townhouses near the Abbey. Predominantly small and modest, Helen’s evocative, emotive paintings mainly feature home-grown seasonal flowers and items from the artist's beloved collection of ceramics, bottles and enamel vessels. Her work is the antithesis of our voracious, image-hungry, hand-held digital zeitgeist. They engender tranquillity and privacy. She is capable of re-enchanting the everyday utensil, revivifying and suspending for us the short precious lifespan of a flowering plant. Contemplating her work is to be guided from a viral, hurried world to a quiet essence. As Patrick McGuinness put it, “Less is not always more. Sometimes it is everything.” A new short film by Emmy award-winning Bathonian Michael Pitts and his son Ollie is to be released to accompany the exhibition.
Enamel Bowl with Cosmos Striped Bowl and Plate by Helen Simmonds
AMERICAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD Open: 10am–5pm, Tuesday–Sunday Tel: 01225 460503 Web: americanmuseum.org NIGHT AND DAY: 1930s FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHS Until 20 December The American Museum & Gardens has launched one of its most glamourous exhibitions yet. The Night and Day exhibition was organised by the Fashion and ‘Pure Hollywood’: A floor-length Textiles Museum in London and gown featured in takes visitors on a journey through the exhibtion sumptuous city tableaux. Visitors can expect to see a range of glamorous eveningwear and floorlength gowns created in satins, velvets and crepes. As part of the opening, the museum will also host music featuring local jazz musicians, provide entertainment from The Natural Theatre Company and hand out American-style treats. As well as the museum’s special exhibition, the New American Garden, the Mount Vernon Garden, and the Garden Café (takeaway only) have also reopened for business. The museum’s main collection inside Claverton Manor will be opening in due course. 32 TheBATHMagazine
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BATH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS’ FAIR Green Park Station, Green Park Road, Bath BA1 1JB Open: 10am–5pm Web: bcaf.co.uk AUTUMN FAIR 11 October Bath Contemporary Artists Fair is committed to bringing the best of contemporary art from the city and beyond right to the heart of Bath. On 11 October, visitors can browse the brilliant works of local artists and admire fine art, photography, sculpture and textiles, all under the vaulted glass roof of Green Park Station.
