Exhibitions On Tour

Projections in Space and Time - Agathe Sorel

An exciting major exhibition of sculpture and printmaking by the Hungarian-born artist. This is a retrospective of Sorel's work from 1959-2003, and includes some new work on show for the first time. Her use of Perspex and other thermal plastics have enabled Sorel to make many fascinating sculptures using transparent volumes and floating colour. The exhibition incorporates The Modern Tradition, presenting the collection of Sorel and husband Gabor Sitkey, which includes such pieces by Gaughin, Rothenstein, Munch, Picasso and more.

Curated by Tessa Sidey, Curator of Prints and Drawings, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery.

In 1956 Sorel enrolled at the Camberwell School of Art, where the artist Michael Rothenstein took her under his wing. When she later won the Gulbenkian scholarship, Rothenstein recommended her to study with S.W. Hayter at the Atelier 17 in Paris. This world-famous engraver had worked with artists from Marc Chagall, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti to Juan Miro.

Sorel's experience at the Atelier 17 influenced her entire career and in 1966-67 she was awarded a Churchill fellowship to work in the United States and Mexico. Moholy -Nagy, the Hungarian member of the Bauhaus who moved to Chicago during the Second World War, had listed many perspectival systems. Sorel was fascinated by spatial characteristics, particularly those which could be applied to Perspex and other thermal plastics. These materials later enabled her to make many fascinating sculptures using transparent volumes and floating colour.

The artist's work is represented in many major museums and public collections, including the Tate Gallery and the British Museum.

Exhibition Hire

Availability

Exhibition available immediately until end 2007.

Insurance

Hirer responsible for insurance of 60,000.

Running space

Originally hung in gallery of 50 running meters (164 running feet) plus sculpture court for 3D pieces. Hanging space configurable.

Contact details

Sonja Kielty, Exhibitions Officer, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS. tel 01274 431212 fax 01274 481045 email sonja.kielty@bradford.gov.uk

Exhibition contents

40 framed Modern Tradition prints; 25 framed prints; 25 Sculptures, A2 Information panel, colour PV card design, catalogue for sale or publicity, draft press release. Artist's EPR included in hire fee. Some purpose built plinths may be available at the time of touring, otherwise venue to provide.

Venue to provide

• Insurance
• Onward transport (or return to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery)
• Replacement packing materials
• Gallery warding
• Attendance figures
• Education programme
• Press/media coverage

Fee

£2,500 for eight week hire, longer by negotiation.

Transport

Delivery inclusive, onward by hirer.