Recasting Global Modernities and the Making of Shared Worlds: New perspectives through Henry Moore
The Henry Moore Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, invites proposals for a two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring new perspectives on modernism through the work and legacy of Henry Moore. Coinciding with two major exhibitions – Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at Kew Gardens and The Art and Life of Henry Moore at the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens – the conference offers a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange.
Bringing together scholars, curators, artists, conservators, architects, technicians, heritage professionals, and researchers from across disciplines, the conference seeks to recast modern British art within wider environmental, global, and methodological frameworks. We welcome contributions engaging with themes including artistic production, materiality, environmental thinking, conservation practices, global modernism, architecture, transnational exchange, curatorial practice, institutional histories, artistic labour, and the afterlives of artworks.
Reflecting Moore’s own engagement with environmental, material, professional, and pedagogical perspectives, the conference adopts a multi-site format that combines scholarly discussion with encounters with artworks in situ. As part of the first day, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the exhibition and grounds at Kew Gardens through curator-led tours, whilst a spotlight session on day two will explore Moore’s relationship with Cambridge. Following the two-day conference, delegates are offered an optional visit to the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens with an opportunity to explore the site through a curator-led tour of the exhibitions and grounds.
A 2-Day Ticket Includes:
Free admission to Kew Gardens, including a curator-led tour of the Monumental Nature exhibition.
Free admission to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, including the Spotlight Session.
Free admission to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, including a curator-led tour of the exhibitions (24 September only).
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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The Henry Moore Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of History of Art at the University of Cambridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, invites proposals for a two-day interdisciplinary conference exploring new perspectives on modernism through the work and legacy of Henry Moore. Coinciding with two major exhibitions – Henry Moore: Monumental Nature at Kew Gardens and The Art and Life of Henry Moore at the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens – the conference offers a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange.
Bringing together scholars, curators, artists, conservators, architects, technicians, heritage professionals, and researchers from across disciplines, the conference seeks to recast modern British art within wider environmental, global, and methodological frameworks. We welcome contributions engaging with themes including artistic production, materiality, environmental thinking, conservation practices, global modernism, architecture, transnational exchange, curatorial practice, institutional histories, artistic labour, and the afterlives of artworks.
Reflecting Moore’s own engagement with environmental, material, professional, and pedagogical perspectives, the conference adopts a multi-site format that combines scholarly discussion with encounters with artworks in situ. As part of the first day, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the exhibition and grounds at Kew Gardens through curator-led tours, whilst a spotlight session on day two will explore Moore’s relationship with Cambridge. Following the two-day conference, delegates are offered an optional visit to the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens with an opportunity to explore the site through a curator-led tour of the exhibitions and grounds.
A 2-Day Ticket Includes:
Free admission to Kew Gardens, including a curator-led tour of the Monumental Nature exhibition.
Free admission to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, including the Spotlight Session.
Free admission to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, including a curator-led tour of the exhibitions (24 September only).
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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