The new Turner Contemporary art gallery officially opens next month in Margate. Apart from the sad fact that this will be one of the last publicly funded galleries opened in the UK for some time ... because of the economic climate .... i am fascinated with the wonderful fact that they have built the gallery on the site of the old guesthouse that Turner used to stay in when he travelled to Margate. On the website there is a brief history ..
The building is situated on the exact same site as the ‘Cold Harbour’ guest house where Turner stayed on his frequent visits to Margate, recreating his original view and capturing the same unique Thanet light that inspired many of his works.
From the gallery, everyone will be able to experience and enjoy the panoramic views over the harbour that Turner himself saw.
Turner first went to Margate as a child, and even attended school there. The gallery is not just about Turner however. As its name suggests it will be about promoting contemporary artists ... just as Turner was in his era.
oh how I would love going to that show!
ReplyDeletei have posted a thank you for your lovely stitched postcard ~