Tag Archives: Exhibition

Crofton Gane and the All Electric House

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Oliver Kent

The All Electric House – Stoke Bishop, Bristol. P E Gane Ltd were established furniture manufacturers and retailers in Bristol in the first half of the 20th century. From 1933, director Crofton Gane became increasingly active amongst progressive designers, manufacturers … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Breuer, Interior Design, Modernism | Tagged All Electric House, Bristol, Crofton Gane, Design, Electrical Association for Women, Exhibition, Furniture, P E Gane Ltd, PEL, Twentieth century | 1 Comment

Bill Newland, Margaret Hine and Sam Haile at the Ken Stradling Collection

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Oliver Kent

Originally posted on Clay and Fire:
‘Of Brush and Clay – Painter Potters of the mid 20th Century’ The current exhibition at the Ken Stradling Collection, 48 Park Row, Bristol. On until 9 December. A selection of work fom ‘Of…

Posted in Ceramics, Crafts, Interior Design, Sculpture | Tagged 1950s, 1960s, Animal, Applied Arts, Coffee House, Exhibition, London, Maiolica, Mid-Century, Murals, Nicholas Vergette, painting, Picassiettes, Picassoettes, Pottery, Slipware, Stradling Collection, Tiles, Twentieth century | Leave a comment

Automata in ‘The Beales Bequest’ exhibition

Posted on February 7, 2015 by helencobby

The automata on display have very different subject matters, but each exudes a great sense of fun. They are both by Peter Markey. One is entitled ‘Kissing Couple’. We have not been able to find the title for the bold, … Continue reading →

Posted in Automata, Crafts | Tagged 'Kissing Couple', Art, Automata, Automaton, Bristol, Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, Crafts, Exhibition, London, Peter Markey, The Beales Bequest, The Ken Stradling Collection, Toy, Vaucanson | 2 Comments

Sam Smith’s work at The Beales Bequest exhibition

Posted on January 25, 2015 by helencobby

There are many playful, colourful and humorous items on display in The Beales Bequest exhibition. This includes the pieces by Sam Smith. There is one of his fishing boats from the 1970s, made of wood and enamel-painted. Accompanying this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Toys | Tagged Boats, Design, Edwin La Dell, Exhibition, Sam Smith, sculpture, The Secret Harbour, Victor Stuart Graham, wood | 1 Comment

Bertoia’s Diamond Chair in ‘The Beales Bequest’ exhibition

Posted on January 18, 2015 by helencobby

Harry Bertoia, an Italian-American sculptor, university lecturer and furniture designer, created The Diamond Chair in 1952 for the firm Knoll International. It comprises of a series containing a small and large version of the chair, a chair with an raised … Continue reading →

Posted in Furniture | Tagged Art, Bertoia, Bristol, Chair, Colin Beales, Design, Design Study Centre, Diamond Chair, Exhibition, Furniture, Jennifer Beales, Knoll International, Twentieth century | 1 Comment

Etchings in ‘The Beales Bequest’ exhibition

Posted on January 17, 2015 by helencobby

Dispersed among the beautiful array of objects in the current exhibition, The Beales Bequest, at The Ken Stradling Collection are clusters of Jennifer Beales’ own artworks. She made many oil paintings and etchings, particularly during the 1970s and 80s when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Beales Bequest, Bristol, Design, Drawings, Etchings, Exhibition, Jennifer Beales, oil painting, Prints, Travel | 1 Comment

The opening of The Beales Bequest exhibition

Posted on January 7, 2015 by helencobby

On Saturday 10 January, The Ken Stradling Collection will be holding a private view of their latest exhibition, The Beales Bequest. This exhibition revolves around the eclectic objects that a Bristol architect and founding trustee of The Ken Stradling Collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Modernism | Tagged Bristol, Dan Arbeid, Design, Design Study Centre, Exhibition, Ken Stradling, Pottery, Stig Lindberg, The Bristol Guild, Twentieth century, Twenty-first century | Leave a comment