Until 13th October 2024, the biggest names in British art, illustration, ceramics and textiles come together in this eclectic exhibition at The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in celebration of the work of printmaker, illustrator, watercolourist and designer Edward Bawden (1903-1989).

This session is the perfect opportunity for Bawden fans and those new to the subject to have an up-close look at the extensive Edward Bawden collection. Works from the collection, including some that have never been on display before, as well as old favourites, will be introduced by The Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art.

The exhibition is curated by Bawden’s good friend, the illustrator and printmaker Chris Brown who has invited 30 artists and makers to respond to works by Edward Bawden in The Higgins Bedford Collection. The artists include fashion designer Lulu Guinness, ceramicists Vicky Lindo and Sussex Lustreware, artists Rob Ryan, Angie Lewin, John Broadley and John Lawrence, rag rug maker Lu Mason and stone carver Matt Loughlin and a host of other well known and brilliant artists and makers. Each artist has been invited to look through the archive and pick a work that inspires them. In the exhibition their artistic response is shown alongside the work by Bawden that inspired it.

General admission £12.90

Concession £10.35

Use the promotional code HIGGINS30 to remove any transaction fee. For concessionary rate please call the Box Office on 01234 718044.

Booking essential.