Beneath the Surface I George Stubbs & Contemporary Artists, Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham, 30 July 24 2021—3 November 2024
A major exhibition to celebrate the 300th birthday of artist George Stubbs, including seven works by Stubbs—four painted during Stubbs’ time at Wentworth Woodhouse in 1762. Shown in dialogue with contemporary artists, the exhibition goes ‘beneath the surface’, exploring Stubbs as a bold and curious artist, unpicking themes that remain relevant today.
Artists: Sutapa Biswas, Tracey Emin, Jochem Hendricks, Kathleen Herbert, Jo Longhurst, Melanie Manchot, Ugo Rondinone, Geroge Stubbs, Mark Wallinger, Hugo Wilson.
Curated by Kate Stoddart and Victoria Ryves.
Work exhibited, I know what you’re thinking, 4 photographs on mdf; The refusal (Part III), 2 photographs on aluminium; Tripod, photograph on mdf; It’s all in my mind, 2 photographs on aluminium; and The refusal (part I) photograph in white box frame.
Installation views: James Mulkeen