Being There at The Gallery at No.1 Royal Crescent marks the beginning of an exciting new era of contemporary art exhibitions, featuring the recent acquisition of four stunning Thomas Gainsborough portraits. These historic works will be showcased alongside portraits by 18 contemporary British artists, offering a dynamic and thought-provoking contrast between past and present approaches to portraiture.
Curated by Ingrid Swenson MBE, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the evolving relationship between artists and their subjects, reflecting on the shared experience of creation across centuries. The diverse roster of contemporary artists includes celebrated names like David Hockney, Gillian Wearing, and Michael Armitage, alongside rising talents like Shaqúelle Whyte. Together, they provide a kaleidoscopic view of identity, representation, and the art of being present in both Gainsborough’s time and today.
Curated by Ingrid Swenson MBE, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the evolving relationship between artists and their subjects, reflecting on the shared experience of creation across centuries. The diverse roster of contemporary artists includes celebrated names like David Hockney, Gillian Wearing, and Michael Armitage, alongside rising talents like Shaqúelle Whyte. Together, they provide a kaleidoscopic view of identity, representation, and the art of being present in both Gainsborough’s time and today.
