Turner & Constable Rivals & Originals OR Lee Miller at Tate Britain

Today, we are taking the advantage of one of the rare late openings at Tate Britain to explore the careers of the two greatest British landscape painters side by side.

"Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other – Turner in 1775, Constable in 1776 – the art critics of the day compared their paintings to a clash of ‘fire and water’.

Raised in the gritty heart of Georgian London, Turner quickly became a young star of the art world despite his humble beginnings. Meanwhile Constable, the son of a wealthy Suffolk merchant, was equally determined to forge his own path as an artist but faced a longer, more arduous rise to acclaim. Though from different worlds, both artists were united in their desire to transform landscape painting for the better.

With the two painters vying for success through very different but equally bold approaches, the scene was soon set for a heady rivalry within the competitive world of landscape art. Turner painted blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels, while Constable often returned to depictions of a handful of beloved places, striving for freshness and authenticity in his portrayal of nature.

Marking 250 years since their births, this landmark exhibition explores Turner and Constable's intertwined lives and legacies. Discover unexpected sides to both artists alongside intimate insights seen through sketchbooks and personal items."

To book, please click here.   Book 6:30pm slot.   I would advise to book early as I anticipate it  will be very popular. 

If you don't fancy this exhibition, there is also a major exhibition of the work from the trailblazing surrealist photographer Lee Miller.  This exhibition closes on Feb 15th.  So you have the last chance to see it. 

"The exhibition will showcase Miller’s extraordinary career, from her participation in French surrealism to her fashion and war photography. Exploring her artistic collaborations, the exhibition will also shed light on lesser-known sides of her practice, such as her remarkable images of the Egyptian landscape in the 1930s."

To book Lee Miller exhibition,  please click here.  Book 6.30pm slot. 

Post exhibition F&B will be posted near to the time. 

There will be a Whatsapp group setup for this event to help co-ordination on the day.   If you wish to be on it, please email swcsocialATgmailDOTcom, with your mobile number.    Note: I will not respond to individual email request if you do not wish to join the Whatsapp group by providing your mobile number.   Thank you.