Pattern: Rhythm and Repetition

work of Dora Carrington</a> – a remarkable artist who defied social norms with her bohemian lifestyle.</p><p>This will be the first museum exhibition of works by Dora Carrington (1893-1932) in almost 30 years. The Barbican Art Gallery held the last major exhibition of her work in 1995 and in the same year Emma Thompson starred as the free-spirited painter in the film Carrington. Co-curated by Anne Chisholm, editor of Carrington’s Letters (2017) and Ariane Bankes, the exhibition will reveal the continued relevance of Carrington’s unconventional life and remarkable work.</p><p>As a significant contributor to Modern British art during the interwar years and an associate of the Bloomsbury Group, Carrington was described as ‘the most neglected serious painter of her time’ by former Tate Director, Sir John Rothenstein. This exhibition aims to reposition Carrington in the history of Modern British art. Spanning paintings, drawings and prints from across her career, the exhibition will include film and photographs from private and public collections. It will form a powerful portrait of Carrington, exploring her defiance of gender norms and her circle of eminent friends. Taken together, her artworks, many made for her friends, capture a Bohemian way of life: loving, creative, domestic and intimate.</p><p><br></p>" />

Hambling, inspired by a night spent in the Sussex woodland guided by folk musician and conservationist, Sam Lee. During this time, the nightingales’ haunting songs left a deep impression on Hambling, resulting in artworks that reflect the beauty and power of that moment.</p><p>Through a striking gold-on-black palette, Hambling evokes the birdsong cutting through the darkness, capturing the fleeting beauty of sound. The works reflect both the transience and power of her experience and the growing threat to nightingales due to climate change.</p><p>Hambling’s paintings explore how song, whether bird or human, can be transformed into gesture and colour. The exhibition also includes works inspired by the voices of Leonard Cohen, PJ Harvey, and Will Young, as well as a monumental piece influenced by Nick Cave.</p><p>As expressed throughout Hambling’s work, the paintings’ incredible energy will explore the delicate balance of life and death.</p><p><br></p>" />

Pallant House Gallery</a>. Alongside their own practice, the YPAs are encouraged to look at the Gallery’s collection for inspiration. This year, the Gallery has invited them to curate a selection of its significant collection of screenprints for the Print Room. The exhibition will explore the versatility of this popular printmaking medium and offer fresh perspectives on these artworks.</p><p><br></p>" />