All events are free and take place in the
Barbican Library, unless otherwise stated.
Kathleen Ferrier - A Centenary Exhibition
3 April – 30 May
Exhibition
Barbican Music Library
Kathleen Ferrier was one of the bestloved British singers of the
20th century. A native of Lancashire, the warm humanity of her
interpretations endeared her to a worldwide public, whether
performing the great works of Bach or a simple folksong. Her early
death robbed the world of a major musical personality. 2012 marks
the centenary of Ferrier’s birth. As a special tribute, this
exhibition of photographs, programmes and memorabilia celebrates
her life and glittering achievements.
Tommy Gillard
3 – 28 April
Exhibition
Tommy Gillard’s work is about allowing the paint to suggest the
direction of the painting. He applies a thick layer of acrylic
paint, and manipulates it by smearing, scraping, dragging and
scoring until a highly textured patina is created which can then be
worked further with layers of contrasting colour. Through the use
of metallic and fluorescent colours, chimerical surfaces are
created which can be experienced in different ways from different
angles. Using nature as a starting point he explores patterns and
textures inspired by weathering, erosion and other natural
processes.