My bookshelf is filled with two sorts of catalogue. There are the large monographs of modern British artists, including those represented in Jerwood’s 20th-century art collection.
There are also many smaller exhibition catalogues profiling some of the contemporary artists I most admire.
Norbert Lynton’s book spans both camps, William Scott being an artist in our collection and also the subject of our next temporary exhibition.
This year is the centenary of the birth of Scott, who was one of the most influential British painters of the 20th century and a central figure in European and American art.
Lynton’s book was published to celebrate Scott’s contribution to British painting.
It captures the works and many threads that make up the pattern of his development as an artist and is a great resource for us in planning the exhibition.
The book includes some intriguing archive photographs, including one taken in Venice over Easter in 1969, the year after Scott exhibited at the Venice Biennale.
It captures a relaxed and convivial moment of an al fresco lunch. Scott heads the table surrounded by key friends and supporters, including the artists Howard Hodgkin, Harry Mundy and Gillian Ayres. Lynton himself sits opposite. The photo is a wonderful reminder of the respect Scott commanded among his peers.
Liz Gilmore is the director of the Jerwood Gallery, Hastings.
William Scott: Divided Figure runs from 27 April to 10 July
There are also many smaller exhibition catalogues profiling some of the contemporary artists I most admire.
Norbert Lynton’s book spans both camps, William Scott being an artist in our collection and also the subject of our next temporary exhibition.
This year is the centenary of the birth of Scott, who was one of the most influential British painters of the 20th century and a central figure in European and American art.
Lynton’s book was published to celebrate Scott’s contribution to British painting.
It captures the works and many threads that make up the pattern of his development as an artist and is a great resource for us in planning the exhibition.
The book includes some intriguing archive photographs, including one taken in Venice over Easter in 1969, the year after Scott exhibited at the Venice Biennale.
It captures a relaxed and convivial moment of an al fresco lunch. Scott heads the table surrounded by key friends and supporters, including the artists Howard Hodgkin, Harry Mundy and Gillian Ayres. Lynton himself sits opposite. The photo is a wonderful reminder of the respect Scott commanded among his peers.
Liz Gilmore is the director of the Jerwood Gallery, Hastings.
William Scott: Divided Figure runs from 27 April to 10 July
