Kettle's Yard
Kettle's Yard is a gallery and a museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
History and Overview
Kettle's Yard was originally the residence of art collector Jim Ede and his wife Helen. Ede was curator of the Tate Gallery of Modern Art in London. During this time, many friendships were with British artists, which are also reflected in his collection. Since 1958, he opened his house in Cambridge as inspiration and a refuge for the visual arts and music.
In 1966, the collection and the house was transferred to the University of Cambridge. In 1970 the house was extended to make room for temporary exhibitions. The extension by the architect Leslie Martin contrasts with the former home.
Kettle's Yard includes the former home as a permanent exhibition and the art gallery as a temporary exhibition.
Development
On 29 March 2011 it was announced that Kettle's Yard has received £ 2.32 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund; this is part of an action funds in the amount of £ 5 million to collect. In order for the construction to be started several extensions yet the end of 2011.
Permanent exhibition
Once home is the private collection of Ede. This consists of paintings, sculptures, furniture, glass and ceramics. Among other things, the following artists are represented:
- Ben Nicholson
- Henri Gaudier- Brzeska
- Barbara Hepworth
- Henry Moore
- Constantin Brancusi
- Joan Miró
Gallery
In the gallery, temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from the 20th and 21st century instead.