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Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/52 15 Jan 1988 Wolverhampton Archives

Pensioners from Sheldon house Old People’s Home, Lord Street, Chapel Ash, were given a guided tour of the Gallery to encourage older people to become involved in art. Alison Cox and David Middleton are quoted. The photograph shows Rachel Baker and Dolly R

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Artists in the Theatre Show, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/51 16 Jun 1987 Wolverhampton Archives

The show was one of a series of performances and displays included in Live Art. Lindsey Brooks is quoted and Paul Gruitt is mentioned. The photograph shows Louise McDonnell with characters from French play “The Bride and Groom of the Eiffel Tower”.

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“Toy”, by Richard Wentworth

D-EXP/P/W65/50 22 Feb 1985 Wolverhampton Archives

The Arts Council of Great Britain paid for the exhibit, which was described as “a tin tub with a sardine can attached”, and was condemned as “rubbish” by Tory Councillor Jim Carpenter. The Falklands War is mentioned and Peter Vigurs is quoted. The photogr

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Art Between the Wars Exhibition, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/49 30 Jan 1985 Wolverhampton Archives

The exhibition showcased the Gallery’s own collection of the previous 70 years. The photograph shows “Shouldern Pond” by Paul Nash being viewed by Pat Hughes of Bushbury Lane.

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Staffordshire Portrait Figures Exhibition, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/48 28 Jan 1985 Wolverhampton Archives

The exhibition was due to be subjected to the scrutiny of various schools as a project in the forthcoming weeks. The pphotograph shows a figure of Garibaldi, being viewed by Lorna Higginson of Shawbury Road, Park Village.

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The Balston Collection, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/46 12 Dec 1984 Wolverhampton Archives

A collection of ceramic figures dating back to 1840 had been loaned to the gallery by the National Trust and were on show to the public for the first time in Wolverhampton. The photograph shows the figure of Samson and the Lion.

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Midland View 3 Exhibition, Wolverhampton Art Gallery

D-EXP/P/W65/47 31 Dec 1984 Wolverhampton Archives

Items featured in the exhibition were selected from artists living and working in the Midlands. The photograph shows “Bathers” by Arthur Pears of Chesterfield being viewed by Pearl Harper of Ivy House, Old Hill, Tettenhall.