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223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 26 cm
Edward Burra is one of the most distinctive British artists of the 20th century, renowned for his vibrant, satirical scenes of the uninhibited urban underworld and queer culture during the 'Roaring Twenties.' A master of watercolour painting, the exhibition will show how Burra pushed the boundaries of the traditionally delicate medium to create bold and vivid scenes. His practice encompasses a rich spectrum of imaginative works influenced by everything from music and performance to popular culture, literature, and art history. The first retrospective in London in 40 years, it will showcase Burra's interest in experiencing society and culture abroad. A keen social documentarian, his scenes also include macabre landscapes that reflect his experience of world events, including the Spanish Civil War, Second World War, and post-war industrial revolution. Burra's lived experience of disability influenced his artistic practice and may have informed his portrayal of marginalised communities. Discover an in-depth view of Burra's career with over 80 paintings and drawings along with material from the Edward Burra archive at Tate, providing visitors an insight into the artist's extraordinarily imaginative creative process. -- Tate website.
Introduction: Burra's photography mind / Thomas Kennedy -- France and Metropolitan culture -- Edward Burra and the 'social fantastic' in France / Andrew Stephenson -- Music and the Americas -- The art of sound: the influence of music on Edward Burra / Catherine Tackley -- The danse macabre -- Culture and conflict: Edward Burra and Spain / Eliza Spindel -- Art on stage -- Behind the curtain: Burra's friendships and modernisms on stage / Thomas Kennedy -- Landscapes of a modern Britain -- Pylons, extraction and carscapes: Edward Burra's landscapes of rural modernity / Rosemary Shirley.
edited by Thomas Kennedy with Eliza Spindel ; with contributions from Rosemary Shirley, Andrew Stephenson and Catherine Tackley.
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at Tate Britain, London, June 13 - October 19, 2025.
Includes bibliographical references and index.