Leeds Art Gallery Displays Major Elisabeth Frink Sculpture

LEEDS.- Birdman, a life-size sculpture by acclaimed artist Elisabeth Frink (1930 – 1993) has gone on display at Leeds Art Gallery. Valued at £250,000, the unique plaster maquette was given to Leeds through the Art Fund by the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts London. This is the first sculpture by Elisabeth Frink to be part of Leeds’ permanent collection, which boasts works by some of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. The acquisition of such an important piece by [...]

Leeds Art Gallery Acquires First Elisabeth Frink Sculpture

LEEDS.- The city of Leeds, known for its rich collection of 20th century British sculpture, has acquired its first piece by acclaimed British artist Elisabeth Frink (1930 – 1993) thanks to a major gift. The life-size plaster maquette, entitled Birdman, has been gifted to Leeds Art Gallery through membership charity the Art Fund by the Frink Estate and Beaux Arts, London. Leeds Art Gallery represents some of the greatest British sculptors of the 20th century and the addition of a [...]

Ambika P3 Announces Exhibition of the Most Significant British Artists

LONDON.- A major exhibition bringing together early and recent work by some of the most significant British artists of our time opens this March in the vast subterranean gallery of Ambika P3 in London. Curated by the hugely influential teacher Peter Kardia, From Floor to Sky runs from 5 March until 4 April 2010. Peter Kardia is widely recognised for his work as a radical and pioneering teacher at both Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art during the [...]