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[June 2005]
British Art Deco Ceramics Showcase
A major exhibition, 'Age of Jazz: British Art Deco Ceramics' celebrates the genre as it was in the 1920s and 1930s and takes place at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, England from 11 June to 30 October 2005.
Using ceramics from the Walker's decorative art collections and loans from all over Britain, the exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK. It includes paintings, costume and other decorative objects to recreate the feeling of the period.
Featuring some top art deco manufacturers and designers such as Clarice Cliff, Susie Cooper, Crown Devon and Shelley, 'Age of Jazz' highlights some exceptionally rare objects, some of which are thought to be the only examples in existence. Pieces made by leading artists of the day will show next to some of the more cheaply produced wares which brought a sense of fun to the tea table.
The wide variety of fabulous objects includes masks, figurines, vases and tableware - all with a range of influences such as Cubism, Modernism, oriental and Egyptian art. The exhibition explores themes such as the way Art Deco meets Modernism, the Harrods connection and the portrayal of animals and landscapes.
Julian Treuherz, Keeper of Art Galleries at National Museums Liverpool, said: "This will be the definitive exhibition on British Art Deco ceramics. We have been able to borrow many superb examples from the leading private collectors in the field. It is a chance in a lifetime to see British Art Deco in depth, in one of the most unusual and stylish shows ever mounted at the Walker".
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
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