A year-long festival of exhibitions and events is set to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of renowned British Romantic artist JMW Turner. The Turner 250 program, organized across various locations in the UK, will feature a diverse range of events, including exhibitions, documentaries, and conferences, showcasing Turner's remarkable life, influential artwork, and enduring legacy.
A year-long festival of exhibitions and events celebrating the 250th anniversary of artist JMW Turner's birth has been announced. Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London on 23 April 1775 and is considered one of the greatest Romantic artists, renowned for his landscapes and seascapes. Amongst the events planned for Turner 250 , the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate, Kent, will display an oil sketch created by the artist on the town's seafront.
A BBC documentary will be aired, and exhibitions will be held across the UK. Arts minister Sir Chris Bryant stated that Turner 'reshaped British art' and was 'an innovator who created some of our best-known canvases'.Known as 'the painter of light', Turner produced landscapes and seascapes that frequently reflected alterations to the landscape and atmosphere caused by human activity, particularly as a result of the industrial revolution. He is celebrated for works like The Fighting Temeraire, The Slave Ship, The Battle Of Trafalgar, and The Burning Of The Houses Of Lords And Commons, among other pieces, which capture tempestuous scenery as he helped redefine landscape painting. 'His influence continues to resonate, whether through the Turner Prize, his presence on the £20 note, or the countless artists inspired by his work,' a Tate spokesperson said. In Margate, a gallery built near the spot where the celebrated artist loved to paint the sea, was named after him when it opened in 2011. It will display his oil sketch Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for Rockets and Blue Lights) from April for a year, on loan from Tate Britain. Taking place throughout 2025, the program 'invites audiences nationwide and beyond to rediscover Turner's remarkable life, works, and enduring legacy'. Exhibitions will be hosted in London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Norwich, Bath, as well as Petworth in West Sussex (from June to November), a place the artist frequently visited. A comprehensive catalogue of Turner's 37,500 sketches and watercolours will be made available on Tate's website. An international conference in London and a summit in Margate. Maria Balshaw, director of Tate, commented: 'As caretakers of the world's largest collection of his works, we are honored to play a central role in Turner 250. Over the course of the year, we will showcase over 150 works at Tate Britain and lend many more to venues across the UK and beyond.
JMW Turner Turner 250 Romantic Art Landscape Painting Turner Contemporary Tate Britain
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
after 250 rule changes in a decade, leave football aloneWhen even the managers are struggling to keep up, maybe it’s time to slow down
Read more »
Over 250 Seniors Apply for New Scottish Pension Age Disability PaymentMore than 250 older people have applied for the new Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) since its launch in late October 2024. Social Security Scotland reports that 605 pensioners have completed the first part of the application process, with 181 receiving payments up to £434 every four weeks. The benefit, gradually replacing Attendance Allowance for those over 66 in Scotland, is currently available in five pilot areas and will roll out nationwide by April 2025.
Read more »
Bridlington Town honours player who died after alleged assaultGoalkeeper James Hitchcock, from East Yorkshire, made more than 250 appearances for the club.
Read more »
Dua Lipa 'engaged' to boyfriend Callum Turner after less than a year of datingPop star Dua Lipa is reportedly engaged to her actor boyfriend Callum Turner after less than a year of dating, with a source claiming that the pair 'couldn't be happier'.
Read more »
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Ring in New Year with Engagement CelebrationPop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are rumored to be engaged after a festive proposal. The couple celebrated with friends and family on New Year's Eve, with photos showing Dua displaying a large diamond ring.
Read more »
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Celebrate New Year's Eve with Engagement PartyDua Lipa and Callum Turner are celebrating their rumored engagement with a New Year's Eve bash. The singer shared photos on Instagram showing her and Turner kissing and flashing a large diamond ring.
Read more »