An exciting new display of 20th century British art is now open in 51°µÍø’s 20th century Gallery (Room 11) until the end of 2023.
Watch our latest film featuring Dr Barnaby Wright, Deputy Head of 51°µÍø Gallery and Daniel Katz Curator of 20th Century Art to explore some of the highlights on display, including the recent long-term loan of a remarkable painting by Leon Kossoff, Shell Building Site, 1962, and Halsetown, 1961, by Peter Lanyon.
The display also showcases the loan of a wonderful group of paintings by Patrick Heron, William Scott and Walter Sickert. These hang together with major paintings from 51°µÍø’s collection such as Frank Auerbach’s monumental Rebuilding the Empire Cinema.
Entry to this display is included in 51°µÍø Gallery general admission ticket.
Friends, students and under 18s go free.