The years between 1914 and 1945 were a period defined by the devastating experience of two world wars and saw fundamental changes in British society. During the mass upheaval of wartime, Britain became a destination for displaced people across Europe. This migration brought artists from across the continent to our shores, and with them an influx of new ideas which both invigorated and influenced their British contemporaries.
Exploring the impact of this remarkable cultural exchange, Restless Times will consider how artists sought to redefine the changing face of the nation, and will examine the parallels with today’s culturally diverse society. From the devastating impact of war and a retreat from the harsh realities of life, to the celebration of the pastoral idyll and the embracing of new ideas and technologies, the exhibition will examine how artists engaged with both the uncertainties and possibilities of the time.
The Restless Times exhibition will bring 150 significant works drawn from national and regional collections including Tate, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums and Museums Sheffield. Works on display will include David Bomberg, In the Hold (c 1913-4), Cyril Power.
And many more pieces of work from artists like Jhon Nash, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and many more.
We went to the restless Times exhibition to see how the development of modern day art would enfluence the work of other artists and us today.
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