BBC ARTS - The London Bell https://thelondonbell.com Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 https://thelondonbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-Screenshot-2023-10-26-at-20.21.48-32x32.png BBC ARTS - The London Bell https://thelondonbell.com 32 32 Celebrating 250 Years of JMW Turner: A Year-Long Festival https://thelondonbell.com/2025/01/23/celebrating-250-years-of-jmw-turner-a-year-long-festival/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:33:25 +0000 https://thelondonbell.com/2025/01/23/celebrating-250-years-of-jmw-turner-a-year-long-festival/ A year-long festival in 2025 will celebrate the 250th birthday of artist JMW Turner with exhibitions across the UK and activities aimed at honouring his […]

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]]> A year-long festival in 2025 will celebrate the 250th birthday of artist JMW Turner with exhibitions across the UK and activities aimed at honouring his influence on art. Events include a BBC documentary, special displays, an international conference, and accessible catalogues of his works, reaffirming Turner’s significance in the history of British art.

A year-long festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth, commencing in April 2025. Born on 23 April 1775 in London, Turner was a pivotal Romantic artist known for his evocative landscapes and seascapes, often influenced by the industrial changes of his time. His notable works include ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ and ‘The Slave Ship’.

Key events of the Turner 250 festival will include exhibitions across several UK cities such as London, Edinburgh, and Liverpool, and a documentary on his life by BBC Arts. The Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate will showcase his oil sketch, ‘Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore’, which will be on display for a year. Arts minister Sir Chris Bryant recognised Turner as an innovator in British art.

The programme aims to engage a wide audience in exploring Turner’s life and impact on art. Highlights will include special displays exploring his influence on modern artists, a catalogue of 37,500 of his sketches online, and an international conference in London. Maria Balshaw from Tate expressed pride in their role as custodians of his works, showcasing over 150 pieces during the festival.

Turner passed away in 1851, yet his legacy lives on through ongoing influences in art and culture, cemented by events like the Turner Prize and his presence on the £20 note. The festival seeks to rediscover and celebrate his timeless contributions to art.

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in London and became one of the foremost figures in Romanticism, contributing significantly to the development of landscape painting. His work often reflected the transformative effects of the industrial revolution on nature. By commemorating the 250th anniversary of his birth, the festival aims to highlight his influence on both historical and contemporary art.

The upcoming JMW Turner festival marks an important moment in art history, inviting audiences to engage with Turner’s life and legacy through various exhibitions and events. His innovative spirit and profound impact on British art will be showcased, ensuring that his contributions continue to inspire future generations.

Original Source: www.bbc.com

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