The floor-based sculpture
comprises a cow and calf, each cut in half, preserved in formaldehyde
and presented in glass-walled tanks. The piece, which is on
loan from Tate, will form part of TAMED , a
summer exhibition at the Spanish Barn featuring works by Paul
Coldwell, Richard Long, Mike Nelson and Mariele Neudecker, on
loan from the Arts Council Collection, as well as sculptures
by Heather Jansch,.
Nick Bye, the elected
Mayor of Torbay said: “Visitors to the English Riviera should
leave their preconceptions behind and prepare to be delighted
by the artistic offering that can be enjoyed this summer and
beyond. Torbay Council has made a real commitment to arts and
culture across the Bay and in the last two years has introduced
more civic art projects than in the previous two decades combined.
These projects are integral to the regeneration of the resort
and a joy for both residents and visitors alike.”
TAMED
will perfectly compliment the neighboring TACO 3D
exhibition (Torre Abbey Contemporary Open) also running throughout
July and August. Taking place in the main Abbey building (which
also houses the third largest art collection in Devon), the
exhibition will feature exceptional artists working in 3D. The
work will be displayed in both galleries and in the stunning
medieval abbey gardens.
Amelia Marriette, Keeper
of Art at Torre Abbey said: “We were very keen for South West
artists to exhibit on the English Riviera. We are showing work
of international importance here this year and alongside it
we wanted the very best South West artists to exhibit too. We
want TACO 3D and TAMED to
be sensational and I am convinced that 2010 is going to be our
best year yet!”
The headline sponsor
for TAMED is the Devon Art Fair, which takes
over the Riviera International Conference centre from 1st to
3rd October. The inaugural event will see 44 galleries from
around the UK and Europe bring an eclectic mix of fine; modern
and contemporary artworks for visitors to the fair to both admire
and purchase.
Prices of art for sale will range from £75 to tens of
thousands of pounds and with painting, drawing, sculpture, glass
and ceramics all on display we are extremely confident that
this event will appeal to the most avid and discerning collector
as much as the novice first time buyer and will ultimately be
a spectacular showcase for everyone to enjoy
There's more big arts
news over in Cockington Village on the outskirts of Torquay.
The manor house at Cockington Court will remain open during
2010, whilst undergoing an exciting £3 million redevelopment,
which will see the construction of a new building which will
house an inspirational new arts space. New galleries, residency
workshops, studios and teaching facilities will embed high quality
crafts within a heritage context.
Greenway, Agatha Christie's
former summer home and a National Trust property with breathtaking
gardens overlooking the River Dart, is also a hotbed of artistic
talent. Selected guest artists such as David Cowell, Dr. Linda
Khatir, Phil Dixon, Christine Sweetman and internationally acclaimed
Tom Adams will also be working on curated, site specific and
sensitive art projects until October.
The remit set by contemporary
art curator Emma Carter is to feature work of exceptional quality,
with the theme of ‘English Eccentricity' and to use Greenway
as a platform to extend and further each artists' own creative
practice. Full residency will take place during July featuring
poetry, installation, sculpture, painting and performance. Emma's
residency will run until September 2010.
The town itself is also
becoming an arts hub, thanks to the Brixham Shoal of Artists
who have their base at the Breakwater Bistro and Art Gallery.
The skills of local craftsmen can also be admired at the Brixham
Arts and crafts Market on Saturdays throughout the summer.
The Summer of Arts on the English
Riviera will climax with the reopening of The Royal Terrace
Gardens on 2 nd October. This creatively led, multi-million
pound regeneration of the cliffs and walkways that date back
to the 19th Century, will feature several projects designed
by artists including stairs, the viewing platform, walls and
even a special grotto. A special sound and light show featuring
projections onto the cliffs will mark the historic opening.
The English Riviera is
packed with everything you would expect from Britain's premier
seaside resort, including 22 miles of stunning coastline and
an outstanding selection of accommodation choices, attractions,
bars, restaurants and family activities. However it also boasts
a wealth of unexpected artistic and cultural treats for the
inquisitive. So take a fresh look at the English Riviera and
we can promise you won't be disappointed.
KEY EVENTS DURING
2010
23 June – 8 Sept
Gladiator – Way of the Warrior, Torquay Museum.
Stunning arms & armour and costumes from the biggest blockbuster
movies, including Gladiator, The Last Samurai, Saving Private
Ryan, and Kingdom of Heaven, to name but a few.
6 July – 30th
August.
Art on the English Riviera: Tamed featuring Damien Hirst, Spanish
Barn, Torre Abbey Free.
9 -10 July
Brixham Hap'Nin, St Mary's Park, Higher Brixham.
10 July – 30
Aug
TACO 3D, Torre Abbey Contemporary Open.
25 July – 1 August
Torbay Carnival.
17 – 20 August
Children's Festival. Paignton Green.
28 – 29 August
Occombe Farm Music Festival Paignton.
11th September
Fishstock New Brixham Fish Market. Urban fish and music festival.
12 – 19th September
Agatha Christie 120th Anniversary Festival.
Walks, talks, theatre, tea dances, murder mystery events, birthday
fireworks, fetes and a special Agatha Christie charity swim.
2 October
The reopening of The Royal Terrace Gardens.
Featuring a spectacular sound and light show and projections
onto the cliffs. |
